Strong And Weak Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Define a strong acid.
A
A strong acid is completely ionised in aqueous solution.
Examples of strong acids are : hydrochloric, nitric and sulfuric acids.
2
Q
Define and name a weak acid.
A
A weak acid is only partially ionised in aqueous solution.
Examples of weak acids are : ethanoic, citric and carbonic acids.
3
Q
Describe the difference between the strength of an acid and its concentration.
A
The strength of an acid refers to the proportion of H+ ions that have ionised in the solution.
The concentration of an acid refers to how much acid there is in a given volume of solution.
