Inorganic chemistry - SPEC Flashcards
1
Q
describe acids and bases in terms of proton transfer
A
acid - proton donor
base - proton acceptor
2
Q
what is an alkali in terms of a base
A
an alkali is a base that is soluble in water
3
Q
what are three of the most common bases
A
- metal oxides
- metal hydroxides
- ammonia
4
Q
order of reactivity series on the spec
A
potassium
sodium
lithium
calcium
magnesium
aluminium
zinc
iron
HYDROGEN
copper
gold
silver
5
Q
describe acids and alkalis in an aqueous solution
A
acids = source of hydrogen ions
alkalis = source of OH ions
6
Q
what is an anion
A
a negative ion
7
Q
what is a cation
A
a positive ion
8
Q
how are ions formed (in simple terms)
A
by electron loss or gain
