Chemistry- Acid and Bases - Definitions Flashcards
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Base
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A species that is a proton ( H+) acceptor.
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Acid
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A species that is a proton ( H + ) donor.
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Alkali
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A type of base that dissolves in water forming hydroxide (OH-)(aq) ions
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Salt
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A chemical compound formed from an acid, when a H+ ion from the acid has been replaced by a metal ion or another positive ion, such as ammonia ion NH4+.
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Water Of Crystallisation
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Water molecules that form an essential part of the crystalline structure of a compound.
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Hydrated
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The compound in question contains water.
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Anhydrous
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The compound on question contains no water.
