Acids and Bases Study Guide: Unit 5
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Which of the following substances would conduct electricity due to the presence of ions?

  • NH3
  • H2O
  • CH3COOH
  • NaOH (correct)

    • What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

  • CH3CH3COOH
  • NH3
  • HCl
  • H2SO4 (correct)

    • Which of the following substances is corrosive and can cause damage upon contact?

  • H2SO4 (correct)
  • Lemon juice
  • NH3
  • CH3COOH

    • In a neutralization reaction, what type of ions are present in the products?

    <p>Hydroxide ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance has the potential to be most acidic based on the pH scale?

    <p>$H_2SO_4$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product when hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in a neutralization reaction?

    <p>$H_2O$ and $NaCl$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when acids lose one positive hydrogen ion in water?

    <p>Hydrogen ions combine with water to form hydronium ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of bases?

    <p>Conduct electricity as they contain ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when sodium hydroxide (NaOH) dissociates in water?

    <p>It increases the concentration of OH- ions in solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of NH3 when it interacts with water?

    <p>Forms hydroxide ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the concentration of H+ ions and the pH in acids?

    <p>The higher the concentration of H+ ions, the lower the pH, making the acid weaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when acids react with metal?

    <p>They release hydrogen gas and form salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is titration used to determine the concentration of an acid or a base?

    <p>By adding a known concentration of acid to an unknown concentration of base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a digital pH probe in measuring pH?

    <p>Measures the strength of acid or base by giving a precise number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are universal pH indicators based on?

    <p>Color changes corresponding to different pH levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do litmus papers help identify acids and bases?

    <p>By identifying if something is an acid or a base by changing color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when chlorine dioxide (ClO) reacts with water?

    <p>It increases the concentration of OH- ions in solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is shared by all acids?

    <p>Conduct electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acid is commonly found in lemon juice?

    <p>Ethonic acid (CH3COOH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential of hydrogen (pH) scale a way to measure?

    <p>Concentration of hydrogen ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance can be described as corrosive and dangerous due to its acidic nature?

    <p>Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction involves acids and metals?

    <p>Displacement reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method can be used to accurately determine the completion of a neutralization reaction?

    <p>Acid-base titration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the dissociation of bases in water, which of the following is a plausible result?

    <p>Formation of OH- ions only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the reaction of NH3 with water, which of the following is a potential result?

    <p>Formation of NH4+ and OH- ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of bases based on the given information?

    <p>Forms OH- ions in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential result when chlorine dioxide (ClO) reacts with water?

    <p>Formation of ClOH and OH- ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option correctly describes the relationship between the concentration of H+ ions and pH for acids?

    <p>Higher H+ concentration leads to lower pH and weaker acidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When acids and bases react in a neutralization reaction, what type of ions are present in the products?

    <p>H+ and OH- ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when acids react with metal?

    <p>Formation of H2 gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does titration help determine the concentration of an acid or a base?

    <p>By reaching the point of neutralization (pH=7)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes one way to measure the pH?

    <p>Using digital pH probe to get a precise numerical value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do litmus papers help identify acids and bases based on their color change?

    <p>They turn red in acidic solutions and blue in basic solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are universal pH indicators based on?

    <p>The concentration of H+ ions in the solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the concentration of an unknown acid or base determined using titration?

    <p>By using the volumes and known concentration at neutralization point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electricity Conduction by Ions

    • Substances that conduct electricity typically contain ions, allowing the flow of electric current.

    Chemical Properties and Reactions

    • The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is H₂SO₄.
    • Corrosive substances can cause damage upon contact and often include strong acids and bases.
    • Neutralization reactions produce water and salts, which involve hydrogen ions (H⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻).

    Acidity and pH Scale

    • The most acidic substances usually have the lowest pH values on the pH scale.
    • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H₂O).
    • Acids lose hydrogen ions (H⁺), leading to an increase in H⁺ concentration in water.

    Characteristics of Bases

    • Bases often have slippery textures, can turn litmus paper blue, and decrease H⁺ ion concentration when dissolved in water.
    • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) dissociates in water to produce Na⁺ and OH⁻ ions.

    Interaction of Acids and Bases

    • Ammonia (NH₃) interacts with water to form ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻).
    • The concentration of H⁺ ions is inversely related to pH; higher concentrations result in lower pH values.

    Reactions with Metals

    • Acids react with metals to produce hydrogen gas (H₂) and metal salts.

    Titration and pH Measurement

    • Titration is a quantitative technique used to find the concentration of an unknown acid or base by neutralizing it with a known solution.
    • Digital pH probes accurately measure pH by providing real-time readings of hydrogen ion concentration.
    • Universal pH indicators are based on specific dyes that change color at different pH levels.

    Litmus Paper Functionality

    • Litmus paper helps identify acids (turns red) and bases (turns blue) through a distinct color change.
    • The reaction of chlorine dioxide (ClO) with water can affect pH and dissociation characteristics.
    • Acids are characterized by their ability to donate protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution.

    Potentially Corrosive Substances

    • Substances with strong acidic properties pose danger and can be described as corrosive.
    • The reaction types between acids and metals are classified as single displacement reactions.

    Indicators and Titration Completion

    • To determine the end point of a neutralization reaction, indicators or pH changes are monitored.
    • The concentration of an unknown acid or base in titration is found by using the volume and concentration of the titrant to calculate the unknown substance's molarity.

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