Unit 2 - Mrs Richards Flashcards
Define Molecular mass (Mr)
Mass of the atoms in a given formula
Define Avagardo’s Constant
It is 6.02 x 10^23. In one mole of ANYTHING, there is always 6.02 x 10^23 of something in it, be it electrons, atoms or molecules.
What is one mole of an element the same as?
the Ar in gmol-1
Define empirical formula
The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound
Define Molecular formula
The actual number of atoms of each element in a compound
What is the formula of ethanoic acid?
CH3COOH
Define atom economy
A measure of how much of the products are useful
What type of reaction do we have if the atom economy is 100%
An addition reaction
What type of reaction do we have if the atom economy a bit less than 100%
A substitution reaction
What type of reaction do we have if the atom economy is a lot less than 100%
An elimination reaction
Define an acid
They are chemical agents that release hydrogen ions when it is added to water, hydrogen DONATORS
What is the difference between strong and weak acids?
Depends on how IONISED it is in water. A strong acid 100% ionised and has a pH of 1, a weak acid is only partly ionised and has a pH of 3-5
SAME FOR ALKALIS (strength depends on how ionised it is)
Define a base
A base is a substance that will neutralise an acid, but does not dissolve in water. t is a H+ ion acceptor
Define an alkali
It is any substance that produces hydroxide OH- ions when added to water.
Write the ionic equation for the reaction of an acid with any alkali
H+ + OH- —> H2O
Name a strong alkali
sodium hydroxide solution or calcium hydroxide solution (limewater)