Strong and Weak Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Give an Example of a Strong Acid
A
Hydrochloric Acid
Nitric Acid
Sulfuric Acid
2
Q
Give an Example of a Weak Acid
A
Ethanoic Acid
Citric Acid
Carbonic Acid
3
Q
A Carboxylic acid is a…
A
Weak Acid as opposed to a strong acid. It gives off Co2 more slowly when a metal carbonate reacts with a carboxylic Acid as compared with hydrochloric acid of the same concentration.
4
Q
In water all acids…
A
Ionise (Split up)
