Acids, Bases, Salts Flashcards
Acid
A H+ donator.
Weak Acid
partially dissociates (only some H+ ions dissosisted)
Examples of weak acids
ethanoic acid CH3COOH
citric acid C6H8O7
formic acid CHOOH
phosphoric acid H3PO4
Strong acid
Fully dissosisted in aqueous solution
Examples of strong acids
Hydrochloric Acid HCl
Sulfuric Acid H2SO4
Nitric Acid HNO3
Base
A h+ ion acceptor
Alkali
A soluble base and release OH- ions in solution
Salt
An ionic substance formed when the H+ ions of an acid are replaced by metal ions or ammonium ions.
Concentration
The amount in moles of acid per until vol of solution.
Strength (of acid)
Related to the proportion of the acid that is dissosisted in aqueous solution.
Test for sulfate ions
Add barium nitrate
White precipitate formed
Test for Carbonate ions
Add dilute HCl
Effervescent occurs
Bubble gas through limewater
White precipitate formed
Test for ammonia ions
Add sodium hydroxide Ammonia gas formed Warm solution in water bath Place damp red litmus in mouth if test tube Litmus paper will turn blue
Test for Chloride ions
Add silver nitrate
White precipitate formed
When added to dilute and concentrated ammonia precipitate redesolves
Test for bromide ions
Add silver nitrate
Cream precipitate forms
When added to dilute ammonia precipitate remains
When added to concentrated ammonia precipitate redesolves