strength and solubility of acids and bases Flashcards
1
Q
3 common strong acids?
A
hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), Nitric acid (HNO3)
2
Q
at least 1 weak acid?
A
Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH), Carbonic acid (H2CO3), Phosphoric acid (H3PO4), Citric acid (C6H8O7)
3
Q
what are soluble bases called?
A
alkalis
4
Q
2 alkalis that are strong bases?
A
sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH)
5
Q
alkali that is a weak base?
A
ammonia (NH3)
6
Q
at least 2 insoluble bases?
A
iron (II) oxide (Fe2O3) magnesium oxide (MgO) copper (II) oxide (CuO) aluminium hydroxide (Al(OH)3) iron (II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)2)
7
Q
strong acids / alkalis are
A
strong electrolytes, which are good conductors of electricity
8
Q
weak acids / alkalis are
A
weak electrolytes
9
Q
all insoluble bases are weak bases. true or false
A
true