strong and weak acids Flashcards
what do acids produce in aqueous solutions?
h+ ions
what is a strong acid?
an acid that fully ionises in aqueous solutions
what is a weak acid?
an acid that partially ionises in aqueous solutions
what are the 3 examples of strong acids?
nitric acid
sulfuric acid
hydrochloric acid
what are the 3 examples of weak acids?
citric acid
ethanoic acid
carbonic acid
strong acids have a lower ____ then weak acids for a given concentration?
strong acids have a lower pH then weak acids for a given concentration
what is the rule for decreases pH scale and conc of hydrogen ions?
as you decrease pH scale by 1, concentration of hydrogen ions increase by 10x
what is the difference between strength of an acid and concentration of an acid?
concentration is a measure of how much acid there is in a certain volume
strength of an acid tells you how many of the acid molecules ionise in water