Chemistry (acids and bases) Flashcards
What is a word equation
Start with the chemical formula and write it as a word equation
What is a skeleton equation
Start with the word equation and put it into its chemical equation
What is a balanced equation
A Skeleton equation with the same number of atoms on the reactant and product side
What are the 5 classifications of equation
-synthesis
-decomposition -combustion
-single displacement
-double displacement
What is synthesis
When two elements combine to form one
What is decomposition
When one compounds breaks down into two elements
What is combustion
When elements come together to form the products of CO2 and H2O
What is single displacement
When ONE pair of elements switch
What is double displacement
When both pairs of elements switch
What are the properties of acids
-tastes sour
-corrosive
-releases positive hydrogen ions in solution
-good electricity conductors
What are the properties of bases
-tastes bitter
-slippery to touch
-corrosive
-releases hydroxide ions in solution
-are electrolytes
What is acid precipitation
Acidic rain that has reacted with compounds in the atmosphere
What is the difference between acidic and normal rain
Normal rain has a pH of 5.6 and acidic rain has a pH lower than 5.6
What are binary acids
Hydrogen + an element
What is an oxyacid
Hydrogen + a polyatomic ion
