Strong Acids, Weak Acids, And Their Reactions Flashcards
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What do acids produce in water?
Protons. The produce hydrogen ions H+
What happens to acids in an aqueous solution?
They ionise
Do weak acids fully ionise in water?
No
What is the pH of an acid or alkali a measure of?
A measure of the concentration of H+ ions in the solution
For every decrease of one on the pH scale, the concentration of H+ ions _________
increases by a factor of 10
What is metal oxide and metal hydroxide?
Bases
Give two bases
Metal oxide and metal hydroxides
Metal oxide and metal hydroxide acid or alkali?
Alkali
Can bases that won’t dissolve in water still take part in neutralisation reactions?
Yes
Acid + metal oxide/hydroxide —> ____ + ____
Salt + water
What do acids and metal carbonates produce?
Carbon dioxide
Acid + metal carbonate —> ____ + ____ + ____
Salt water carbon dioxide
What name is given to bases that dissolve in water?
Alkalis