Solutions Flashcards

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What are protein donors?

A

Acids
Ionise in solution PRODUCING protons ( H+ ions)
They make aqueous solution acidic

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What are protein acceptors?

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Bases
Ionise in solution producing OH- ions ACCEPT protons
Make aqueous solution alkaline

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3
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What happens during a neutralisation reaction

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The H+ ions react with the OH- ions to produce water

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4
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What do titrations determine

A

How much alkali is needed to neutralise a quantity of acid and vice versa

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