EL9 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acid?
proton donor
A
A compound that dissociates in water to produce hydrogen ions - donates H+ in a reaction.
2
Q
What is a base?
proton acceptors
A
A compound that reacts with an acid to produce water and a salt - accepts the H+.
3
Q
What is an alkali?
A
A base that dissolves in water to produce hydroxide (OH-) ions.
4
Q
When a solution is made, what does it’s concentration depend on?
A
- the amount of solute
- the final volume of the solution
