Unit 1 Flashcards
Whats a standard solution
Its a solution with an accurately known concentration.
What does the pH scale measure
The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of solution. A pH less than 7 is acidic. Alkalis dissolve in water to give a pH greater than 7. A pH equal to 7 indicated a neutral solution.
Name 3 acids and their formula
Hydrochloric acid-HCl
Sulfuric acid-H2SO4
Nitric acid-HNO3
Name 3 alkalis and their formula
Sodium hydroxide-NaOH
Calcium Hydroxide-Ca(OH)2
Lithium hydroxide-LiOH
What happens when an alkali is diluted
The concentration of OH- ions is decreased and the pH decreases towards 7.
What happens in water and neutral solutions
The concentration of hydrogen ions id equal to the con of hydroxide ions
Whats neutralisation
This is the reaction of an acid with a base that results in the pH moving towards 7.
2 example equations of neutralisation
Acid + alkali —-> salt + water
Acid + metal oxide —-> salt + water
How do you name a salt
The metal ion from the alkali replaces the hydrogen ion from the acid (alkali to front, acid to back)
What is the salt name ending for hydrochloric, sulfuric and nitric acid
Chloride
Sulfate
Nitrate
What happens during neutralisation
The H+ ion from the acid joins with the OH- ion from the alkali
What do non-metals form
Negative ions
What do metals form
Positive ions
What equipment do you need to make a standard solution
Volumetric flask, Beaker, Wash bottle, 3 d.p balance, stirring rod, spatula, pipette dropper, deionised water, weighing boat, funnel
Whats the method to making a standard solution
•first calculate mass of solute needed
•Then weigh it into weighing boat using 3 d.p balance
•Then transfer into beaker ensure all solute is transferred by rinsing the weighing boat with distilled water
•Ensure all of the solute has been dissolved then swirl the solution
•Once dissolved transfer into volumetric flask DONT SPILL
•Then rinse to ensure none of the original solution is left do this 2-3 times
• Once rinsed place stopper
•gently shake
•Then fill up volumetric flask with distilled water until the bottom of the meniscus is touching the line
What factors affect the reaction rate
•Temperature
•Concentration
•Particle size
•Use of catalyst
Whats the collision theory
For a reaction to occur, the particles that are reacting must collide with each other. Only some collisions take place cause a chemical reaction to happen. These are called successful collisions. The greater the number of successful collisions, the faster the rate of reaction.
What are the three different ways to monitor the rate of reaction
•3dp balance
•Gas syringe
•Measuring cylinder
How do you calculate average rate of reaction
Average rate= Change in quantity/change in time
Whats an independent variable
The variable that is being changed during the experiment.
Whats an dependent variable
The variable being tested/measured during the experiment.