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VCE Chemistry - Edrolo - Units 1 & 2 > Chapter 10 - Acid-base (proton transfer) reactions > Flashcards

Chapter 10 - Acid-base (proton transfer) reactions Flashcards

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Acid 

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species that donates a proton, H+, during an acid-base reaction

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Acid-base reaction

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chemical reaction where a proton, H+, is transferred between two chemical species

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Alkali 

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a base that is soluble in water and neutralises acids

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Amphiprotic 

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species that can either donate or accept a proton, H+

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Base 

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species that accepts a proton, H+, during an acid-base reaction and are a group of substances that neutralise acids

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Brønsted-Lowry theory 

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definition of an acid as a chemical species which donates a proton, H+, to a base

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Corrosive 

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a highly reactive substance that causes obvious damage to tissue

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Deprotonation

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loss of a proton, H+, from an acid

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Diprotic 

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species that can donate up to two protons, H+, during ionisation

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Hydronium ion

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positively charged chemical species with molecular formula H3O+

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Hydroxide ion 

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negatively charged chemical species with molecular formula OH−

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Ionisation

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process by which a chemical species gains or loses an electron to gain an electric charge

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Monoprotic 

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species that can only donate one proton, H+, during ionisation

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Neutralise

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react with an acid or a base to produce water

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Polyprotic

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species that donates multiple protons, H+, during ionisation

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Protonated water 

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alternate name for the hydronium ion, H3O+

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Strength

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how readily an acid or base will donate or accept a proton, H+

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Triprotic

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species that can donate up to three protons, H+, during ionisation

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Antacid

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a weak base that is used to neutralise stomach acid

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Heartburn

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a burning sensation in the chest, caused by acid regurgitation into the oesophagus

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Indigestion

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pain or discomfort in the stomach

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Metal hydroxide

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compound that neutralises acids to form a salt and water

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Metal carbonate

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compound that neutralises acids to form a salt, water and carbon dioxide

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Metal hydrogencarbonate

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compound that neutralises acids to form a salt, water and carbon dioxide

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Neutralisation reaction

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a reaction between an acid and an alkali or base that forms a salt and water (and carbon dioxide when a metal carbonate is a reactant)

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Ulcer 

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a break in the lining of an organ like the stomach

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Acidic solution

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solution containing a greater concentration of hydronium ions than
hydroxide ions

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Autoionisation

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process by which an atom or molecule spontaneously forms ions

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Basic solution

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solution containing a greater concentration of hydroxide ions than hydronium ions

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Ionic product of water

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Kw, expression of the concentration of ions present in water at 25 °C

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Neutral solution

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solution containing an equal concentration of hydronium and hydroxide ions

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pH 

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measure of the concentration of hydronium ions in a solution

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pH scale

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pH values arranged on a logarithmic scale

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Commercial indicator

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an artificially prepared indicator

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Indicator

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a substance that changes colour to indicate a pH range

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Litmus paper

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paper used to indicate the acidity or basicity of a substance

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Natural indicator

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an indicator made from naturally sourced substances

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pH meter 

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an instrument used to measure the pH of a substance

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Combustion

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when a fuel reacts with oxygen (also called burning)

40
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Calcification 

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a chemical process that forms calcium carbonate

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Decalcification 

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a chemical process that breaks down calcium carbonate

42
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Carbonic acid

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formed by the reaction of carbon dioxide and water

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Exoskeleton

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the outer shell of a marine creature that is made of calcium carbonate

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Marine invertebrates

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ocean and sea creatures that do not have a backbone

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Nitric acid

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can be formed from a series of reactions in the atmosphere between nitrogen gas, oxygen gas and water

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Sulfuric acid

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can be formed from a series of reactions in the atmosphere between sulfur, oxygen gas and water

VCE Chemistry - Edrolo - Units 1 & 2 (15 decks)

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