chps 18 + 19 Flashcards
strong acids
HCl HNO3 H2SO4 HClO4 HBr HI
common acids
hydrochloric acid (HCl) acetic acid (HC2H3O2) sulfuric acid (H2SO4) citric acid (HC6H7O4) nitric acid (HNO3) phosphoric acid (H4PO4)
hydrochloric acid (HCl) use
steel industry
stomach acid
acetic acid (HC2H3O2) use
vinegar
sulfuric acid (H2SO4) use
batteries
citric acid (HC6H7O4) use
citric fruits
nitric acid (HNO3) use
fertilizers
explosive
phosphoric acid (H4PO4) use
fertilizers
soft drinks
common bases
ammonia (NH3)
sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Ca(OH)2, Mg(OH)2, Al(OH)3
ammonia (NH3) use
cleaner
fertilizer
sodium hydroxide (NaOH) use
drain cleaner
Ca(OH)2, Mg(OH)2, Al(OH)3 use
antiacids
properties of acids
good conductors of electricity
corrosive (very reactive)
taste sour
react with metals to produce H2
react with bases to produce a salt and water
change the color of indicators
properties of bases
good conductors of electricity
corrosive (very reactive)
taste bitter
feel slippery
react with acids to produce a salt and water
change the color of indicators
acid: arrhenius traditional definition
a substance that dissolved in water to form H+ ions