Ch. 10 - Nonmetals Part 1 (Hydrogen and Acids) Flashcards
1
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What are the isotopes of hydrogen and which is radioactive?
A
hydrogen-1 (protium; P), hydrogen-2 (deuterium; D), hydrogen-3 (tritium; T). Tritium is radioactive.
2
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What are some uses for tritium?
A
Radioactive tracer in medicine and fuel for hydrogen bombs.
3
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In which compounds can hydrogen act as a cation and an anion?
A
Metallic hydrides. (Hydrogen + a transition metal)
4
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What are Arrhenius acids and bases?
A
An Arrhenius acid dissociates in water to form hydrogen cations. An Arrhenius base dissociates in water to produce hydroxide anions.
5
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What are Brønsted acids and bases?
A
A Brønsted acid is a proton donor. A Brønsted base is a proton acceptor.
6
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What are Lewis acids and bases?
A
A Lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. A Lewis bases is an electron pair donor.
