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Define an acid
An acid is defined as a substance which forms hydrogen ions in a solution.
What are the properties of an acid
Acids have a pH less than 7, react with metals, bases, and carbonate salts, can be corrosive, solutions of a compound dissolved in water and conduct electricity. In addition to acids produces H+ ions when they dissociate.
Examples of acids
Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, ethanoic acid and carbonic acid
Define a base
A base is a substance which reacts only with an acid to form salt or water only.
What are the properties of a base
Bases can be solid or aqueous, conduct electricity, have a pH above 7, soapy and slippery feel, bitter taste, corrosive and caustic.
What are the three types of bases
Ionic hydroxides (eg. NaOH, Ca(OH)₂, Mg(OH)₂), ionic oxides (eg. Na₂O, CaO, MgO) and ammonia solution (NH₃)
Define an alkali
A base that is soluble in water and produces hydroxide ions (OH-) is called an alkali.
How can hydroxide ions be produced
They can be produces by one of two methods:
* Hydroxides dissociates to produce hydroxide ions.
* Oxides and ammonia react with water to produce hydroxide ions.
What is the difference between acids and bases
The difference between acids and bases is that all acids release hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution, whereas soluble bases release hydroxide ions (OH⁻).
How does the litmus indicator work
When the litmus colour meets an acid it will change colour, however when it meets bases the colour will stay the same.
Define neutral substances
A neutral substance is any substance that is neither an acid nor a base. In fact, when acids and bases mix, they react to form neutral substances.
What are the properties of a neutral substance
Neutral substances are not corrosive, have no taste, dissolve in water and have a pH of 7.
Why are acids an alkalis conductive
Both are soluble bases that undergo dissociation when added to water, which means that individual ions are free to move through the solution.
How is a solution concentrated
Concentrated solutions have a large mass of solute dissolved in a given volume of water.
How is a solution dilute
Dilute solutions have only a small mass of solute dissolved in a given volume of water.
Define concentration
Concentration is defined as the amount of solute which is dissolved in a given quantity of solvent.
Define a solvent
The medium which dissolves in the solute is known as the solvent.
Define a solute
Dissolved particles in a solution are known as the solute.
Define a solution
The result of the solute dissolving is known as a solution.
What is the formula for concentration
C= n/V
What are two ways to increase the concentration of a solution
There are two ways of increasing the concentration of a solution:
* Increase the amount of solute.
* Decrease the amount of solvent.
What are two ways to decrease the concentration of a solution
There are two ways to decrease the concentration of a solution:
* Decrease the amount of solute.
* Increase the amount of solvent.
What is saturation
At a certain point when adding solute to a solvent, no more solute will dissolve into the solvent, and it will remain as a sediment in the beaker. At this point, the concentration of solution remains constant. When a solution reaches this point, we call it saturated. Before this it is unsaturated.
What are the three types of saturated solutions
- Saturated solution
- Unsaturated solution
- Supersaturated solution
What is a saturated solution
a solution containing the maximum amount if solute for a given amount of solvent at a given temperature and pressure.
What is an unsaturated solution
a solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution at a given temperature and pressure.
What is a supersaturated solution
a solution that contains more solute than it can theoretically hold at a given temperature; excess solute precipitates if the solution is disturbed.
What happens when strong acids and alkalis are dissolved in water
all of the molecules separate into ions.