B9 Acids and Bases Flashcards
What is an acid
a substance that can form H+ (aq) ions or that is an H+ donor
List 6 common acids
HCL - hydrochloric H2SO4 - sulphuric HN03 - nitric H2CO3 - carbonic CH3COOH - ethanoic H3PO4 - phosphoric
What is the formula, strength, cation and anion associated with hydrochloric acid
HCL
Strong
H+
Cl-
What is the formula, strength, cation and anion associated with sulfuric acid
H2SO4
Strong
H+
SO4^2-
What is the formula, strength, cation and anion associated with nitric acid
HNO3
Strong
H+
NO3-
What is the formula, strength, cation and anion associated with carbonic acid
H2CO3
Weak
H+
CO3^2-
What is the formula, strength, cation and anion associated with ethanoic acid
CH3COOH
Weak
H+
CH3COO-
What is the formula, strength, cation and anion associated with phosphoric acid
H3PO4
Weak
H+
PO4^3-
What happens if an acid reacts with a metal
acid + metal = salt + hydrogen
What happens if an acid reacts with a base
acid + base = salt + water
What happens if an acid reacts with a carbonate
acid + carbonate = salt + carbon dioxide + water
What happens if HCl reacts with Mg
2HCl(aq) + Mg(s) = MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
What happens if HCl reacts with NaOH
HCl + NaOH = NaCl + H20(l)
What happens if HCl reacts with Na2O
HCl + Na20 = 2NaCl + H20
What can be a base
metal hydroxide / metal oxide
What do we observe when an acid reacts with a metal
Metal dissolves > colourless solution. Effervescence is observed.
Colourless, odourless gas evolved extinguishes a lighted splint with a ‘pop’ sound.
What do we observe when an acid reacts with a soluble vs insoluble base
- Insoluble base: (white) solid dissolves to form a (colourless) solution
- Soluble base: no changes
What do we observe when an acid reacts with a carbonate
(white) solid dissolves to form a (colourless) solution.
Effervescence is observed.
Colourless, odourless gas evolved forms white precipitate in limewater.
What happens if HCl reacts with CaCO3
2HCl(aq) + CaCO3 (s) → CaCl2 (aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
What is a base
a substance that can form OH– (aq) ions or that is an H+ acceptor
What is an alkali
a soluble base
What are general examples of bases
metal oxides and hydroxides
What are 4 common alkalis
sodium hydroxide
potassium hydroxide
calcium hydroxide
aqueous ammonia