Acid Strength Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What happens when hydrogen chloride gas dissolves in water
A
All its particles split up into smaller particles. The resulting solution is hydrochloric acid.
2
Q
Is hydrochloric acid a strong acid or not, and why?
A
A strong acid, because all its particles split up
3
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4
Q
Is citric acid a strong acid, or not
A
It’s a weak axis, because only some of its particles split up
5
Q
What happens when solid citric acid dissolves in water
A
Only some of its particles split up
6
Q
What solution is more acidic, one it’s a pH of 1.2, or one with a pH of 4.9
A
One with a pH of 1.2
