Formulas, Reactions & pH Flashcards
What is an acid?
Either:
- Substances which want to donate one or more Hydrogen ions (aka protons), H+
- Substances which are capable of forming a covalent bond with an electron pair.
What is a Base?
A substance that react with solutions containing Hydrogen ions
What are the products of this reaction?
Carbonate + acid →
Salt + water + carbon dioxide
What are the products of this reaction?
Hydrogen carbonate + acid →
Salt + water + carbon dioxide
What is the difference between a base and an alkali?
A base that dissolves in water is an alkali.
What is the pH of Alkali solutions?
pH > 7
Which ion do Alkalis solutions have?
Hydroxide ion, OH-
What is an Alkali?
A Base that can be dissolved in water.
What pH range would you expect a weak alkali to be in?
pH 10 - 11
What pH range would you expect a strong alkali to be in?
pH 13 - 14
What is the pH scale used to measure?
The relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution
What is the numeric range of the pH scale?
0 - 14
How would you describe a solution with a pH of 2?
Strong acid
How would you describe a solution with a pH of 4?
Weak acid
How would you describe a solution with a pH of 8?
Weak alkali
How would you describe a solution with a pH of 13?
Strong alkali
How would you describe a solution with a pH of 7?
Neutral
What is neutralization?
The mixing of an acid and alkali (or visa versa) until the solution becomes neutral (pH of 7).
List four properties of Acids
pH of < 7
Taste sour
Are corrosive
Contain Hydrogen ions, H+
What are the products of this reactions?
acid + metal →
Salt + hydrogen
What are the products of this reactions?
acid + base →
Salt + water
What gas is present when lime water turns cloudy as the gas passes through it?
Carbon dioxide, CO2
What gas is present when a glowing splint reignites when put into a test tube?
Oxygen, O2