strong and weak acids Flashcards
1
Q
what do we call it when an acid molecule splits?
A
we say that the acid molecule has ionised
2
Q
what do strong acids do in aqueous solutions?
A
they fully ionise
3
Q
what do weak acids do in aqueous solutions?
A
they partially ionise
4
Q
what are the 3 weak acids?
A
- carbonic acid
- ethanoic acid
- citric acid
5
Q
what is a 10x difference called?
A
one order of magnitude
6
Q
what does the concentration of an acid tell us?
A
the amount of acid molecules in a given volume of solution
7
Q
what will a dilute acid have less of compared to a concentrated acid?
A
it’ll have fewer acid molecules in a given volume, even if the strength of the acid is the same
