Acids and Bases Quiz Flashcards
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What in the solution allows electrolytes to conduct electricity.
Mobile Ions
What kind of compounds are strong electrolytes
Ionic Compounds (salts)
3 Examples of an electrolyte
Acids, Bases, and Salts
How can you tell if a compound is a salt?
Ionic bonds (metal + non-metal)
Acids generally start with
H
Organic Acids end in
COOH
Bases generally end with ___ and start with a ___
OH Metal
___ is the one exception when identifying a base
NH3 (Ammonia)
pH of acids
Less than 7
Acids taste
Sour
Bases taste
Bitter
When dissolved in water acids,
Conduct Electricity
Substances that conduct electricity
Electrolytes
Ability to conduct depends on
Concentration of Ions
More ions in solution =
Better Conductivity
Strong Acids are
Good Conductors
Weak Acids are
Poor Conductors
What metals don’t react with acids?
Cu (copper), Ag (silver), Au (gold)
pH of bases
Greater than 7
Bases react with acids to produce
Water and a salt (Neutralization)
Strong Bases are
Good Conductors
Weal Bases are
Poor Conductors
What color would a base turn litmus paper
Blue
What color would a base turn phenolphthalein?
Pink