Chapter 4 -Acids and Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Strong acid
A
Releases all its hydrogen atoms into solution as H+ ions and completely dissociates in a aqueous solution.
e.g HCl
2
Q
Weak acid
A
Only releases a small proportion of its available hydrogen atoms into solution H+ ions and partially dissociates in aqeous solution
3
Q
Alkali
A
Is a base that dissolves in water releasing OH- ions
4
Q
Reduction
A
Gain of electrons
5
Q
Oxidation
A
Loss of electrons