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What characterizes a strong acid?
What characterizes a strong acid?
Which of the following is classified as a weak acid?
Which of the following is classified as a weak acid?
What distinguishes organic acids from inorganic acids?
What distinguishes organic acids from inorganic acids?
What is a property of inorganic acids?
What is a property of inorganic acids?
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Which of the following acids should be handled with care due to their strong corrosive properties?
Which of the following acids should be handled with care due to their strong corrosive properties?
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Which acid is produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water?
Which acid is produced when carbon dioxide dissolves in water?
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What do all acids produce when dissolved in water?
What do all acids produce when dissolved in water?
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Which acid is an example of an organic acid found in plants?
Which acid is an example of an organic acid found in plants?
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Study Notes
Acid Strength
- Strong acids dissociate completely in water, producing a high concentration of hydrogen ions (H+).
- Examples of strong acids include sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Weak acids do not dissociate completely in water, resulting in a lower concentration of hydrogen ions.
- Examples of weak acids include acetic acid (CH3COOH) and lactic acid (CH3CH(OH)COOH).
Organic Acids
- Organic acids contain carbon and are found in living organisms.
- Examples include citric acid (found in citrus fruits), formic acid (found in ant stings), and acetic acid (found in vinegar).
- Organic acids are naturally occurring and are often used as food supplements.
Inorganic Acids
- Inorganic acids are also known as mineral acids.
- They are derived from minerals found in the Earth's crust.
- Inorganic acids are produced artificially in industries.
- Examples include sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3).
- Inorganic acids are generally strong acids and should be handled with caution due to their corrosive nature.
Acid Properties
- Acids dissociate in water to form cations and anions, making their solutions conductive.
- This behavior classifies them as electrolytes.
- Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is formed by the reaction of carbon dioxide (CO2) with water (H2O) and has a tangy taste.
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Test your knowledge on the strength and classification of acids. This quiz covers strong, weak, organic, and inorganic acids along with their examples. Understand how these acids behave in water and their real-world applications.
