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Chapter 9: Acids and Bases Flashcards

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What is acids?

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A substance that produces hydrogen ions, H+, when dissolved in water

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What are the 3 important acids?

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  1. Hydrochloric acid, HCl
  2. Sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄
  3. Nitric acid, HNO₃
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Physical Properties of Acids

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  1. A sour taste
  2. Turns blue litmus paper red
  3. Can conduct electricity
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Acid + metal –> ?

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Acid + metal –> salt + hydrogen gas

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Acid + carbonate –> ?

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Acid + carbonate –> salt + carbon dioxide + water

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Acid + base –> ?

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Acid + base –> salt + water

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Test for hydrogen

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Lighted splint extinguishes with a ‘pop’ sound

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Test for carbon dioxide

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Limewater turns cloudy

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What is a base?

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A metal oxide or a metal hydroxide that reacts with an acid to produce a salt and water only

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What is an alkali?

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A soluble base which produces hydroxide ions, OH-, when dissolved in water

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What are the 3 important alkalis?

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  1. Sodium hydroxide, NaOH
  2. Potassium hydroxide, KOH
  3. Calcium hydroxide (limewater), Ca(OH)₂
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Physical properties of Alkalis

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  1. Feels soapy
  2. A bitter taste
  3. Turns red litmus paper blue
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Alkali + acid –> ?

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Alkali + acid –> salt + water

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What reaction does Alkali + acid give?

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Neutralization

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Alkali + ammonium salt –> ?

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Alkali + ammonium salt –> salt + water + ammonia gas

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Test for ammonia gas

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Turns red litmus paper blue

17
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Bases which are used to reduce acidity of soils

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  1. Calcium hydroxide
  2. Calcium oxide
18
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The Universal Indicator solution: original color

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Green

19
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Range for acidic and alkaline

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(Strong acid) 0-6 (Weak acid)
(Weak alkali) 8-14 (Strong alkali)

20
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What is an oxide?

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A compound that oxygen and another element only

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Metallic oxides: Basic

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Reacts with acids only:
Metal oxides except ZAL

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Metallic oxides: Amphoteric

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Reacts with acids and bases:
Only Zinc oxide, Lead(II) oxide, Aluminum oxide

(ZAL)

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Metallic oxides: Acidic

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Reacts with bases only:
dioxide and trioxides

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Metallic oxides: Neutral

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Do not react with acids and bases: Monoxides

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