O Last Minutes Flashcards
What is meant by a weak acid and bronsted Lowry theory?
Proton donor which which partially dissociates
Write the full equation for the reaction of C2H5COOH with sodium carbonate
C2H5COOH + Na2CO3 -> C2H5COONa + CO2 + H2O
Write the ionic equation for an acid + a hydroxide
H+ + OH- -> H2O
Explain in terms of equilibrium how the buffer solution would respond to the added NH3
NH3 is a base
So equilibrium shifts right
Alkali accepts H+
What is acid 2 usually?
The + ion
CH3COOH + H2O = ??
CH3COO- + H3O+
How can an aqueous solution of an acid contain hydroxide ions?
Water ionises
H2O -> H+ + OH-
How do you calculate the concentration of hydroxide ions?
Use Kw
Acid + carbonate ->?
Salt + CO2 + H2O
Because solution contains CH3COOH and CH3COO-
Acid + metal ionic equation
M + H+ -> M+ + H2
Ionic equation for acid + carbonate
Explain why a buffer solution forms when butanoic acid is added to sodium hydroxide?
CH3CH2CH2COO- forms
CH3CH2CH2CooH remains in excess
What is meant by the strength of an acid?
The proportion of dissociation
What does low pKa mean?
Low pH and strong acid
equation for acid + hydroxide
Salt + water
What do you do when there are 2 OH- ions?
Multiply the OH- conc by 2 when working out H+
What important factor does the student need to consider when deciding on the most suitable indicator for this titration?
The colour change of the indicator
Equation for the percentage molar dissociation
How do we know if a reaction is endothermic using Kw?
Endothermic because Kw increases with temperature
What is wring with using Kw?
Inaccurate results because Kw values with temperature