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Topic 10 (Acids and Bases) Flashcards

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What is an acid?

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A substance that produces H+ ions when dissolved in water

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What is a base?

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A substance that neutralises an acid forming salt and water.

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What is an alkali?

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A base dissolved in water, producing hydroxide ions.

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Write the general equation for the reaction between acids and reactive metals.

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Acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen gas

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Describe how you would test for hydrogen gas

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Place a lighted splint in the gas. If hydrogen is present, the splint will be extinguished with a pop sound.

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Which metals do not react with dilute acids?

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Copper, silver, gold, platinum

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Which metals react explosively with dilute acids?

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Potassium, sodium, calcium

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Write the general equation for the reaction between acids and carbonates.

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Carbonate + acid -> salt + carbon dioxide + water

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Describe how you would test for carbon dioxide gas

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Bubble the gas through limewater. If carbon dioxide is present, a white precipitate will be observed

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Is effervescence observed when acids react with metals and carbonates?

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Yes

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Write the general equation for the neutralisation reaction between an acid and a base.

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acid + base -> salt + water

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What is a weak acid?

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An acid that dissociates partially when dissolved in water, producing a low concentration of hydrogen ions.

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What is a weak alkali?

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An alkali that dissociates partially when dissolved in water, producing a low concentration of hydroxide ions.

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Acids, neutral substances and bases have what pH ranges?

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Acids have pH < 7, neutral substances have pH = 7, bases have pH > 7

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What are the physical properties of acids?

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Acids taste sour and acidic solutions conduct electricity.

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What are the physical properties of alkalis?

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Acids taste bitter, feel slippery and soapy and alkaline solutions conduct electricity.

17
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Write the ionic equation for neutralisation.

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H+ + OH- -> H2O

18
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What is the colour of methyl orange indicator in acidic and alkaline solutions?

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Red in acidic solution, yellow in alkaline solution

19
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What is the colour of litmus paper in acidic and alkaline solutions?

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Red in acidic solution, blue in alkaline solution. In neutral solution there is no colour change.

20
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What is the colour of phenolphthalein indicator in acidic and alkaline solutions?

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Colourless in acidic solution, pink in alkaline solution

21
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What is the colour of Universal Indicator in acidic and alkaline solutions?

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Red in strong acid solution, violet in strong alkali solution

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