Ch. 10 - Nonmetals Part 1 (Hydrogen and Acids) Flashcards

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What are the isotopes of hydrogen and which is radioactive?

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hydrogen-1 (protium; P), hydrogen-2 (deuterium; D), hydrogen-3 (tritium; T). Tritium is radioactive.

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What are some uses for tritium?

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Radioactive tracer in medicine and fuel for hydrogen bombs.

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In which compounds can hydrogen act as a cation and an anion?

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Metallic hydrides. (Hydrogen + a transition metal)

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What are Arrhenius acids and bases?

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An Arrhenius acid dissociates in water to form hydrogen cations. An Arrhenius base dissociates in water to produce hydroxide anions.

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What are Brønsted acids and bases?

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A Brønsted acid is a proton donor. A Brønsted base is a proton acceptor.

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What are Lewis acids and bases?

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A Lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. A Lewis bases is an electron pair donor.

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