2.1.4 Acids (P 1&3) Flashcards
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Acid/Proton donor definition
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Substance that releases H+ Ions in an aqueous solution (H+ basically a proton)
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Strong acid definiton
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Acid that COMPLETELY dissociates when dissolved in water (non-reversible reaction)
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Weak acid definiton
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Acid that PARTIALLY dissociates when dissolved in water (reversible reaction)
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Base definition
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Compound that neutralises acids (proton accepter)
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Alkali definiton
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SOLUBLE base that releases OH- ions in an aqueous solution
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Salt definiton
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Chemical compound formed via a reaction of an acid and a base with all of part of the HYDROGEN in the acid is replaced by a metal or other cations-(Lilley NH4)