Topic 3 Flashcards
What do acids produce in aqueous solutions?
H+ Ions
What do alkalis produce in aqueous solutions?
OH- ions
What colour does phenolphthalein turn when in an acidic or alkaline solution
Acidic = colourless ( never clear right clear in exam )
Alkaline = pink
What colour does methyl orange turn what in an acidic or alkaline solution?
Acidic = red
Alkaline = yellow
When the H+ concentration in a solution increases by a factor of 10 how many units has it increased by ?
1 unit
What does concentrated mean ?
Larger amount of the substance in a given volume of a solution
What does dilute mean ?
Lesser amount of a substance in a given volume of a solution
What is a strong acid ?
fully dissociates in aqueous solution
What is a weak acid ?
An acid that partially dissociates in aqueous solution
What does acid + base form ?
Acid + base -> salt + water
What does an acid + metal form ?
Acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen gas
What does an acid + metal oxide form?
Acid + metal oxide -> salt + water
What does an acid + metal hydroxide form?
Acid + metal hydroxide -> salt + water
What does an acid + metal carbonate form?
Acid + metal carbonate-> salt + water + carbon dioxide
What is the test for hydrogen?
Use a burning splint held at the opening of a test tube if a squeaky pop is produced then hydrogen is present