chapter 14 section 1 notes

Question 1

5 characteristics of acids

Answer 1

1. aqueous solutions of acids have a sour taste
2. acids change the color of acid-base indicators
3. some acids react with active metals and release hydrogen gas
4. acids react with bases to produce salts and water
5. acids conduct electric current

Question 2

all the hydrogen halides are

Answer 2

binary acids

Question 3

a binary acid contains hydrogen and

Answer 3

one of the more electronegative elements

Question 4

an oxyacid is composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and

Answer 4

usually a nonmetal

Question 5

most common industrial acid

Answer 5

sulfuric acid

Question 6

common industrial acids

Answer 6

sulfuric, nitric, phosporic, hydrochloric, and acetic

Question 7

uses for sulfuric acid

Answer 7

dehydrating agent

Question 8

uses for nitric acid

Answer 8

explosives

Question 9

uses for phosphoric acid

Answer 9

manufacturing fertilizer and animal feed

Question 10

uses for hydrochloric acid

Answer 10

food processing

Question 11

uses for acetic acid

Answer 11

plastics

Question 12

characteristics of bases

Answer 12

1. aqueous solutions of bases taste bitter
2. bases change the color of acid base indicators
3. dilute aqueous solutions of bases feel slippery
4. bases react with acids to produce salts and water
5. bases conduct electric current

Question 13

Arrhenius said that acids and bases most produce

Answer 13

ions in solution

Question 14

hydrogen is

Answer 14

positive

Question 15

hydroxide is

Answer 15

negative

Question 16

all aqueous acids are

Answer 16

electrolytes

Question 17

the number of hydrogen atoms in a formula does not indicate

Answer 17

acid strength