4) Acids And Redox Flashcards
(17 cards)
Give the formula of hydrochloric acid.
HCl
Give the formula of sulfuric acid.
H2SO4
Give the formula of nitric acid.
HNO3
Give the formula of ethanoic acid.
CH3COOH
Give the formula of sodium hydroxide.
NaOH
Give the formula of potassium hydroxide.
KOH
Give the formula of ammonia.
NH3
Describe a strong acid as opposed to a weak one.
Strong acids dissociate (almost) completely in solution. Weak acids only slightly dissociate in solution.
Give two definitions of neutralisation.
The reaction of H+ and OH- to form H2O.
The reaction of an acid with a base to form a salt.
Give two definitions of oxidation.
The loss of electrons.
The increase in oxidation number.
Give two definitions of reduction.
The gain of electrons.
The reduction in oxidation number.
Define redox reaction.
A reaction in which both oxidation and reduction takes place.
What is another name for an acid?
A proton donor.
What is it called when an acid releases hydrogen atoms?
Dissociation.
What is another name for a base?
A proton acceptor.
What is an alkali?
A soluble base.
What happens to form a salt?
A metal or ammonium ion replaces one or more of the hydrogen ions in an acid.
