Key Terms Chapter 6 - Acids And Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Binary acid
A
An acid composed of hydrogen and a non-metal
2
Q
Oxoacid
A
An acid composed of hydrogen, oxygen, and another element
3
Q
Base
A
A compound that forms hydroxide ions, OH-(aq) when dissolved in water
4
Q
pH scale
A
A numerical scale ranging from 0-14 that is used to classify aqueous solutions as acidic, neutral, or basic
5
Q
pH indicator
A
A substance that changes colour to show the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution
6
Q
Neutralization
A
The reaction of an acid and a base to produce a salt and water
7
Q
Liming
A
The application of basic materials, typically lime-based, to renew acidified lakes and regions
8
Q
Acid
A
A compound that produces hydrogen ions H+(aq) when dissolved in water
