c3.3 Flashcards
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redox reaction
reduction and oxidation occurs at same time
acid
substance that releases h+ ions when it dissolves in water to make aqueous solution
hydrogen ions make solution acidic
base
usually metal oxide or hydroxide that can neutralise acids
if a base can dissolve in water it is also an alkali
alkali releases OH+ ions when dissolves in water
hydroxide ions make solution alkaline
neutralisation
acid + base -> salt + water
carbonates
acid + carbonate -> salt + water + co2
metal
acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen
dilute acid
low ratio of acid to volume of solution
less solute
concentrated acid
high ratio of acid to volume of solution
more solute
weak acids
partially ionised (only small fraction of molecules release h+ ions)
strong acids
fully ionised (all molecules release h+ ions)