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What type of solution is produced by acid salts when dissolved in a solvent?
What property of acid salts leads to greater electrical conductivity than the pure solvent?
What is the main species formed upon the half neutralization of ammonia in hydrochloric acid solution?
Which type of acids are commonly used as leavening acids in food products?
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What happens when an acidic salt is mixed with an alkali salt like baking soda?
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Study Notes
Acid Salts and Their Solutions
- Acid salts produce acidic solutions when dissolved in a solvent due to the presence of hydrogen ions (H+).
- Greater electrical conductivity in acid salt solutions is attributed to their ionization in water, resulting in free-moving ions.
Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid
- The main species formed upon half-neutralization of ammonia in hydrochloric acid is ammonium chloride (NH4Cl).
Leavening Acids in Food Products
- Common leavening acids include cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) and phosphoric acid, often used in baking to produce carbon dioxide gas.
Interaction of Acidic and Alkaline Salts
- Mixing an acidic salt, like cream of tartar, with an alkali salt such as baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) results in an acid-base reaction that produces carbon dioxide gas, causing dough to rise.
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Description
Test your knowledge about acid salts, a class of salts that produce acidic solutions when dissolved in a solvent and have greater electrical conductivity than the pure solvent. This quiz covers their formation, properties, and characteristics.
