LT#8: Types of Salts & pH at Equivalence Flashcards
1
Q
Define Salt
A
An ionic compound combining the cation of a base, and the anion of an acid.
2
Q
How do you recognize a Neutral Salt?
A
are made by reacting strong acids and bases together.
They only contain weak conjugates.
3
Q
How do you recognize an Acidic Salt?
A
Made by reacting strong acids and weak bases together.
They contain a strong conjugate acid which lowers the pH below 7.
4
Q
How do you recognize a Basic Salt?
A
Made by reacting weak acids and strong bases together.
They contain a strong conjugate base which raises the pH above 7.
5
Q
Define Equivalence Point of a titration.
A
Mixed an acid and base in stoichiometric amount so that they completely neutralize each other.
6
Q
What affects the pH at equivalence?
A
The type of salt made in the neutralization reaction.
