Acids Bases Salts Flashcards
Define an acid
An acid is a substance that dissociates in water to give hydrogen ions
When does an acid exhibit acid properties
When dissolved in water
Define strength of an acid
Strength of an acid depends on the extent of dissociation of the acid molecules in water
Define basicity of an acid
Basicity of an acid is the maximum number of hydrogen ions produced when one molecule of acid dissociates in water
What is a strong acid
A strong acid is one that completely dissociates in water to give hydrogen ions
What is a weak acid
A weak acid is one that partially dissociates in water to give hydrogen ions
What are some strong acids
- HCl
- H2SO4
- HNO3
What are some weak acids
- CH3COOH
- H3PO4
Why can aqueous acids conduct electricity
- Acid molecules dissociate to form ions in the presence of water
- Presence of free-moving ions allow aqueous acids to conduct electricity
Define a base
A base is a substance that reacts with an acid to produce salt and water only
What are the chemical properties of acids
Acid+Reactive metal –> Salt+H2
Acid+Metal carbonate –> Salt+CO2+H2O
Acid+Base –> Salt+H2O
What is a strong alkali
A strong alkali is one that completely dissociates in water to give hydroxide ions
Define an alkali
An alkali is a base that dissociates in water to give hydroxide ions
What is a weak alkali
A weak alkali is one that partially dissociates in water to give hydroxide ions
What are some strong alkalis
- NaOH
- KOH
- Ca(OH)2