Module 2: Acids Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is an acid?
A
An acid is a compound which releases H+ ions in aqueous solutions
Examples: HCl, H2SO4, HNO3, CH3COOH
2
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What is an alkali?
A
Alkalis are water soluble bases, they release OH- ions into aq solutions
Examples: NaOH, KOH and NH3
3
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What’s a base?
A
A substance which can accept H+ ions
4
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What’s a strong acid?
A
An acid that completely dissociates when in solution
5
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What’s a neutralization reaction?
A
A reaction between H+ and OH- which forms water, could be an acid and base forming a salt.
6
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What’s titration?
A
A technique which determines the amount of a solution of a known concentration needed to react with one with an unknown conc.
7
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What’s a weak acid?
A
An acid which only partially dissociates
