Week 8: Acids and Bases/Amount of Substance Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of an acid?
A
A proton donor , donates H+
2
Q
What is the definition of a base?
A
- A proton acceptor, accepts H+.
- Anything that will react with or neutralise an acid.
3
Q
What is an alkali?
A
A base dissolved in water to donate OH- ions, from the water, in solution.
e.g.
KOH(aq)
4
Q
What is the equation for moles?
A
Mol = mass/Mr
mass = Mr x Mol
Mr = mass/Mol
5
Q
What are the units for Mr?
A
gmol-1
g/mol
6
Q
How do we measure the Moles of a gas?
A
