acid and alkali Flashcards by Max Herr

Q

what makes something an acid

A

donates H+ (hydrogen ions)

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Q

what makes something an alkali

A

donates OH- (hydroxide ions)

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Q

what is a base

A

a H+ acceptor and/or a hydroxide donor

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Q

3 examples of bases

A

metal carbonates
metal hydroxides
metal oxides

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Q

what is an alkali in terms of bases

A

an alkali is a soluble base

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