Strong Acids & Bases Flashcards
What are the 6 strong acids?
HBr, HCl, HI, HNO3, HClO4, H2SO4
HBR
Compound: HBr
Name in aqueous solution: hydrobromic acid
HCl
Compound name: HBr
Name in aqueous solution: hydrochloric acid
HI
Compound name: HI
Name in aqueous solution: Hydroponic acid
HNO3
Compound name: HNO3
Name in aqueous solution: nitric acid
HClO4
Compound name: HClO4
Name in aqueous solution: perchlorate acid
H2SO4
Compound name: H2SO4
Name in aqueous solution: sulfuric acid
What is the definition of bronsted and lowry acids and bases?
Where an acid donates a proton of an H+ ion and a base accepts the ion.
What is an amphiprotic substance?
A substance that can act as either an acid or a base since it both donates and accepts protons
What are the 6 strong bases?
LiOH, NaOH, KOH, Ca(OH)2, Sr(OH)2, Ba(OH)2
LiOH
compound: LiOH
name: lithium hydroxide
NaOH
compound: NaOH
name: sodium hydroxide
KOH
compound: KOH
name: potassium hydroxide
Ca(OH)2
compound: Ca(OH)2
name: calcium hydroxide
Sr(OH)2
compound: Sr(OH)2
name: strontium hydroxide