strong and weak acids Flashcards

1
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what do acids produce in aqueous solutions?

A

h+ ions

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2
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what is a strong acid?

A

an acid that fully ionises in aqueous solutions

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3
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what is a weak acid?

A

an acid that partially ionises in aqueous solutions

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4
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what are the 3 examples of strong acids?

A

nitric acid
sulfuric acid
hydrochloric acid

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5
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what are the 3 examples of weak acids?

A

citric acid
ethanoic acid
carbonic acid

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6
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strong acids have a lower ____ then weak acids for a given concentration?

A

strong acids have a lower pH then weak acids for a given concentration

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7
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what is the rule for decreases pH scale and conc of hydrogen ions?

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as you decrease pH scale by 1, concentration of hydrogen ions increase by 10x

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8
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what is the difference between strength of an acid and concentration of an acid?

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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

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