Strong and weak acids Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to a strong acid in an aqueous solution?
A
It is completely ionised
2
Q
What are some examples of strong acids?
A
Hydrochloric, nitric and sulphuric acids
3
Q
What happens to a weak acid in an aqueous solution?
A
They partially ionise
4
Q
What are some examples of weak acids?
A
Ethanoic, citric and carbonic acids
5
Q
The stronger the acid?
A
The lower the pH
6
Q
As pH decreases by 1 one unit, what happens to the hydrogen ion concentration?
A
It increases by a factor of 10
7
Q
pH 2 = what hydrogen ion concentration?
A
hydrogen ion concentration of 0.01mol/dm3
8
Q
pH 1 = what hydrogen ion concentration?
A
hydrogen ion concentration of 0.1mol/dm3
