chemia Flashcards
autoignition temperature
the lowest temperature of which other substances start to react with oxygen - it is exothermic and oxides of particular elements are formed
colourless liquid slightly more viscous than water
hydrogen peroxide
H2O2
uses of hydrogen peroxide
oxidiser, bleaching agent, disinfectant
reaction with hydrogen peroxide
2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2
acidic oxides molecules
CO2 , SO3 , SO2
acidic oxides reacting with bases and alkalis
CO2 + 2NaOH → Na2CO3 + H2O
Carbon dioxide + sodium hydroxide → sodium carbonate + water
physical properties of acidic oxides
oxides of non-metals
gases at room temperature
basic oxides molecules
CaO, MgO, Na2O
basic oxides react with acids
MgO + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2O
Magnesium oxide + hydrochloric acid → magnesium chloride + water
Amphoteric oxides
physical properties of basic oxides
oxides of metals
often solid at room temperature
most are soluble in water
neutral oxides
non-metals that form oxides but show neither basic nor acidic properties
insoluble in water
neutral oxides molecules
H2O, NO (nitric oxide), CO
photosynthesis
6CO2 + 6H2O → (chlorophyll, UV) → C6H12O6 (glucose) + 6O2
applications of oxygen
O2 is essential for respiration
Used in medicine
Used in welding
Making of steel and methanol
ozone O3
Allotropic form of oxygen Important compound of the atmosphere Effect on the ozone layer Ozone is toxic Used in drinking water treatment (kills pathogens, bacteria, viruses)