Strong acids vs Weak acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the reaction rate of each like
A
Strong = reacts quickly
Weak = react slowly
2
Q
What happens to strong acids and the hydrogen
A
Completely ionises
3
Q
What does completely ionises mean e.g in HCl
A
No chlorine attached to the hydrogen
4
Q
What happens to weak acids and the hydrogen
A
Partially ionises
5
Q
What does partially ionises mean
A
Not all hydrogen leaves the compound
6
Q
What are examples of strong acids
A
HCl
Sulfuric Acid - H2So4
Nitric Acid - HNO3
7
Q
What are the typical pH of strong acids vs weak acids
A
strong = 0-1
weak = 3-5
8
Q
What colour are strong vs weak acids with universal indicator
A
Strong = red
Weak = yellow
