Unit 12 Quiz Flashcards
Acid
a chemical that increases the amount of hydrogen ions (H+) in an aqueous solution
taste sour
acid
how do acids change litmus paper?
Acids change litmus paper from blue to red
Reacts with metals to release hydrogen gas (H2)
Acid
Neutralization Reaction
acids and bases reacting to produce salt and water
Both acids and bases _____________________.
conduct electricity in aqueous solutions.
Base
a chemical that increases the amount of hydroxide (OH-) ions in an aqueous solution
What are the 2 kinds of bases?
Metal Hydroxides- ionic compounds that contain metal and hydroxide.
Molecular Bases- covalently bonded molecules that remove a hydrogen atom from water.
taste bitter
base
how do bases change litmus paper
bases change red litmus paper blue
feels slippery
base
Concentration
the amount of acid in a solution
Strength
the degree of ionization/dissociation
Properties of Strong Acids
-Ionize completely in water
-strong conductor
-high polarity
-low bond energy
Properties of Weak Acids
-Ionize partially in water
-weak conductors
-reverse reaction is favored, some acids will remain intact