Chapter 4: Acids and Redox Flashcards
1
Q
Acids
A
Contain H+ ions
2
Q
A strong acid
A
Releases all its hydrogen atoms into solution as H+ ions and completely dissociated in aqueous solution
3
Q
A weak acid
A
Releases a small proportion of H+ions and only partially dissociates in aqueous solution
4
Q
Bases?
A
A base neutralizes an acid to form a salt
5
Q
An alkali?
A
An alkali is a base that dissolves in water releasing OH-ions
6
Q
Oxidation
A
Loss of electrons
Increase in oxidation number
Addition of oxygen
7
Q
Reduction
A
Gain of electrons
Decrease in oxidation number
Removal of oxygen
