Acids, Bases, Neutralization, and Gas-Forming Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acid-base reaction?
A
one in which a proton (hydrogen atom, H+) is transferred from one chemical species to another
2
Q
What is an acid?
A
when dissolved in water, generates a H₃O+ and an anion
3
Q
What is a base?
A
when dissolved in water, generates OH- and a cation
4
Q
What is a strong acid/base?
A
completely ionize in water
5
Q
What is a weak acid/base?
A
partially ionize in water
6
Q
HBr
A
Hydrobromic acid; strong acid
7
Q
HCl
A
Hydrochloric acid; strong acid
8
Q
HI
A
Hydroiodic acid; strong acid
9
Q
HNO₃
A
Nitric acid; strong acid
10
Q
HCIO₄
A
Perchloric acid; strong acid
11
Q
H₂SO₄
A
Sulfuric acid; strong acid
12
Q
CH₃COOH
A
Acetic acid; weak acid
13
Q
H₂CO₃
A
Carbonic acid; weak acid
14
Q
H₃PO₄
A
Phosphoric acid; weak acid
15
Q
LiOH
A
Lithium hydroxide; strong base