C9 - Reactions of acids (PAPER 1) Flashcards
What are acids
- what are their pHs
compounds that release H+ ions when dissolved in water
- <7
What are the three main acids and their chemical symbols
sulfuric acid - H2SO4
hydrochloric acid - HCl
Nitric acid - HNO3
What are alkalis
- what are their pHs
compounds that release OH- ions when dissolved in water
- >7
What does the pH scale show
- What type of scale is it
- Compare pH 1 and pH3
How many H+ ions there are in the solution
- logarithmic scale
- pH1 has 100x (10^2) as many H+ ions as pH 3
How is the pH of a substance measured
universal indicator or pH probe
What is a strong acid
an acid where the molecules or ions completely ionise in water
What is a weak acid
an acid where the molecules or ions partially ionise in water
What is a salt
a compound formed when a metal ion takes the place of a hydrogen ion in an acid
At a given concentration, how does the strength of an acid compare with its pH
the stronger the acid, the lower the pH
Which type of salts do sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid form
sulphates, chlorides, nitrates
What are the products of a reaction between a metal and an acid
salt + hydrogen
What are the products of a reaction between a metal hydroxide and an acid
salt + water
What are the products of a reaction between a metal oxide an acid
salt + water
What are the products of a reaction between a metal carbonate and an acid
salt + water + carbon dioxide
What is a base
substance that reacts with acids in neutralisation reactions