Chapter 10 and 11 - Acid bases salts Flashcards
Define acids
substance that produces hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
Examples of common acids
hydrochloric acid (HCl)
sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
nitric acid (HNO3)
Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)
What is the only organic acid
Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)
State three strong acids
= hydrochloric
- sulfuric
- nitric
State one weak acid
ethanoic acid
4 properties of acids
- sour
- has a Ph lesser than 7
- can conduct electricity in aqueous state
- turns blue litmus red
What are four things acids reacts with
metal , alkali , carbonate, basic oxide
What is the special product of reaction between acid and metal
hydrogen
What is the special product of reaction between acids and carbonate salt
carbon dioxide
Three uses of acids
rest removal , food preservation , manufacture fertilisers
Definition of alkali
substances that produces hydroxide ions, when dissolved in water
Define bases
oxides/hydroxides of metals usually insoluble
Relation between base and alkali
alkalis are soluble bases, because bases are normally not soluble
Common bases
not SPCA hydroxide, metal oxides
NOT :
sodium hydroxide
potassium hydroxide
calcium hydroxide
ammonium hydroxide
Common alkali
SPCA hydroxide
sodium hydroxide
potassium hydroxide
calcium hydroxide
ammonium hydroxide
5 properties of alkalis
- bitter taste
- soapy feel
- Ph greater than 7
- turns red litmus paper blue
- can conduct electricity in aqueous state
What is the special product of the reaction between alkali and ammonium salt
ammonia
3 uses of alkalis
dissolve grease, medication for gastric pains , manufacture toothpaste
Definition of neutralisation
reaction where acid reacts with base to form salt and water
ionic equation for neutralisation reaction
H+(aq) + OH-(aq) = H2O(l)
What proofs a neutralisation reaction
water being produced
What type of energy reaction is neutralisation
exothermic
How neutralise a highly acidic soil
add CaO or Ca(OH)2
- calcium oxide (lime)
- calcium hydroxide (slaked lime )
How to neutralise a slightly acidic soil
add CaCO3
calcium carbonate / limestone
When there is too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach there is indigestion how to neutralise
add Mg(OH)2 or Na3CO3
magnesium hydroxide or sodium carbonate
What are 4 things that can be added to soil to neutralise
quicklime
slake lime
limestone
ammonium fertilisers
Can quicklime (CaO) be added in excess why
no because it is soluble in water and make the soil too alkaline
Can slaked lime be added in excess why
no because it is soluble in water and make the soil too alkaline
Can limestone be added in excess why
yes, it is insoluble in water so the excess powder can be seen whitely in the soil and does not affect the Ph of the soil
Can ammonium fertiliser be added with calcium hydroxide why
no if washed into the lakes it promotes algae growth and affects aquatic life
What PH scale causes a litmus paper to turn red
0-6
What PH scale turns the litmus paper blue
8-14
Colour of UI if ph is 1
red