Chapter 4 Flashcards
Definition of acids
substances that ionize in aqueous solution to form hydrogen ions H+.
Definition of Bases
substances that accept H+ ions
Strong Acids
strong electrolyte that completely ionizes in a solution.
Strong Base
strong electrolyte that completely ionizes in a solution.
Oxidization/ Redox Reactions
When electrons are transfered from one reactant to another.
Oxidization
Loss of electrons by a substance
reduction
gain of electrons by a substance
Oxidation numbers elemental form
always 0
For any monoatomic ion the oxidation number
equals the ionic charge.
Nonmetals usually have?
Negative Oxidation numbers
Oxygen usually has -2 unless in
peroxidesWhich contain the (02) 2- ion. Giving it a -1 oxidation number.
Oxidation number of hydrogen?
+1 when bonded to nonmetals, -1 when bonded to metals.
Fluorine has a oxidation number of?
-1 in all compounds
halogens have a oxidation number of?
-1 in most binary compounds, but +1 when combined with oxygen.
Displacement reaction
ion in solution is replaced through oxidization of an element.