Acids and Their Reactions

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What elements are organic acids primarily composed of?

C, N, and O

H, O, and S

C, H, and O (correct)

C, H, and N

What is the primary source of mineral acids?

Minerals (correct)

Organic compounds

Plants

Animal fat

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acids?

Turn blue litmus paper red

Sour taste

Basic pH (correct)

Act as electrolytes

What happens when an acid reacts with a metal?

It forms a salt and hydrogen gas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the observable changes when an acid reacts with metals?

The test tube may become warm Signup and view all the answers

What type of gas is primarily indicated in the reaction test with very dilute nitric acid?

Hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is one method to test for the gas produced in the reaction of acids with metals?

Dropping a lit match into the gas Signup and view all the answers

What effect do dilute acids have on litmus paper?

Turns it red Signup and view all the answers

What is the observable change when a metal carbonate reacts with an acid?

Colorless gas forms bubbles Signup and view all the answers

What is formed during the neutralization reaction between an acid and a metal hydroxide?

Salt and water Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the test tube during the reaction of a solid base with an acid?

It becomes warm Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction of an acid with a hydroxide, which ions are primarily involved?

H+ and OH- Signup and view all the answers

What gas is evolved when an acid reacts with a metal that forms hydrogen?

Hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates that a reaction is producing a gas?

Bubbles form Signup and view all the answers

How does water influence the properties of acids?

By helping ionization Signup and view all the answers

What condition is stated regarding lead sulfate (PbSO4) related to its solubility?

It is insoluble in water Signup and view all the answers

What experimental setup can prevent back suction when dissolving a gas highly soluble in water?

Inverted funnel Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the gas that turns lime water milky?

It is carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Organic and Mineral Acids

Organic acids are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O)
Mineral acids are extracted from minerals
Examples of pure mineral acids include HCl, H₂SO₄, and HNO₃

Acid Characteristics

Acids have a sour taste.
Acids are electrolytes, meaning they contain delocalized electrons after dissolving in water.
Dilute acids turn blue litmus paper red.

Acid Reactions with Metals

Reaction 1: Acids react with metals to produce salts and hydrogen gas.
The reaction equation is: Acid (aq) + Metal (s) → Salt (aq) + Hydrogen gas (g)
Example: HCl(aq) + Mg(s) → MgCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)
Observable changes: Metal dissolves and colorless gas bubbles form. The test tube becomes warm.
Hydrogen gas can be tested by collecting it (displacing water) and observing if it burns. This reaction condition is important.

Acid Reactions, continued

Reaction with Metal Oxides/Hydroxides (Neutralization):
- Acid + Metal oxide/hydroxide → Salt + Water
- Observable changes for solids: The solid base dissolves (if solid). The test tube becomes warmer.
- General equation: H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O
Reaction with Carbonates/Bicarbonates:
- Acid + CO₃/HCO₃⁻ → Salt + H₂O + CO₂
- Observable changes: Colorless gas bubbles form, and the metal carbonate/bicarbonate dissolves (if metal).

Experimental Setup for Gas Collection

To collect a gas produced by an acid reaction, an inverted funnel is used.
The inverted funnel increases the surface area and prevents the gas from escaping back into the solution.
A stopper secures the setup for gas collection.

Acidic Properties of Water

Water allows pure acids to become ionized molecules.
Ionization occurs when pure acid dissolves in water, causing the molecules to form H⁺ ions.
The H⁺ ions are responsible for the acidic properties of aqueous solutions.

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Description

This quiz covers the fundamentals of organic and mineral acids, including their characteristics and reactions with metals and metal hydroxides. Explore key concepts such as acid properties, typical reactions, and observable changes during these chemical processes.