ACIDS, BASES, AND SALTS - Flashcards
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ACIDS, BASES, AND SALTS - Flashcards

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List the classes of electrolytes.

Acids, bases, and salts.

Explain the difference between acids, bases, and salts.

Acids contain hydronium ions, bases contain hydroxide ions, and salts are ionic compounds made from cations and anions.

List the properties of aqueous acids.

  1. Taste sour, 2. pH less than 7.0, 3. Corrosive, 4. Neutralize bases, 5. Change the colors of indicators, 6. React with metals, 7. React with carbonates to produce CO2, 8. Conduct electric current.

List the properties of aqueous bases.

<ol> <li>Taste bitter, 2. pH greater than 7.0, 3. Caustic, 4. Neutralize acids, 5. Change colors of indicators, 6. Dissolve fats and oils, 7. Feel slippery, 8. Conduct electric current.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between a) a strong acid and a weak acid, and b) a strong base and a weak base.

<p>Strong acids completely ionize in water, while weak acids only partially ionize. Strong bases completely ionize in water, whereas weak bases only partially ionize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between a binary acid and an oxyacid.

<p>Binary acids contain only 2 elements, while oxyacids contain 2 elements as well as oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define acid and base according to the Arrhenius concept.

<p>The acid donates hydrogen ions, and the base donates hydroxide ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define acid and base according to the Bronsted-Lowry concept.

<p>The acid is the proton donor, and the base is the proton acceptor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Distinguish between a monoprotic, a diprotic, and a triprotic acid. Give an example of each.

<p>Monoprotic: 1 hydrogen (e.g., HF), Diprotic: 2 hydrogens (e.g., H2SO4), Triprotic: 3 hydrogens (e.g., H3PO4).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a conjugate acid?

<p>The product formed when the base accepts a proton (hydrogen ion).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a conjugate base?

<p>The product formed when the acid donates the proton (hydrogen ion).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an amphoteric substance? Give 2 examples.

<p>An amphoteric substance can act as an acid or a base; examples include water and NH3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define acid and base according to the Lewis concept.

<p>The acid is the electron pair acceptor, and the base is the electron pair donor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the three acid definitions is the broadest? Explain.

<p>The Lewis definition is the broadest because it includes substances that don't contain hydrogen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define pH.

<p>pH is used to describe the acidity of a solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH scale?

<p>It is a scale based on the logarithm of the hydronium ion concentration, ranging from 0-14.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the concentration of the hydronium ion and the concentration of the hydroxide ion when the pH is 7 (neutral)? When the pH is less than 7? When the pH is greater than 7?

<p>pH is 7: they are equal; pH less than 7: hydronium concentration is greater; pH greater than 7: hydroxide concentration is greater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an indicator?

<p>A dye that is sensitive to pH changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the color of the indicator in an acid and in a base: litmus.

<p>Red in an acid, blue in a base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the color of the indicator in an acid and in a base: phenolphthalein.

<p>Colorless in an acid, bright pink in a base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a neutralization reaction?

<p>A reaction between an acid and a base that produces H2O and salt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acids, Bases, and Salts

  • Classes of electrolytes include acids, bases, and salts.

Differences Among Acids, Bases, and Salts

  • Acids: Contain hydronium ions (H3O+).
  • Bases: Contain hydroxide ions (OH-).
  • Salts: Ionic compounds composed of cations and anions.

Properties of Aqueous Acids

  • Have a sour taste.
  • pH is less than 7.0.
  • Are corrosive.
  • Neutralize bases during reactions.
  • Change the color of indicators.
  • React with metals, producing hydrogen gas.
  • React with carbonates to yield carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • Conduct electric current.

Properties of Aqueous Bases

  • Have a bitter taste.
  • pH is greater than 7.0.
  • Are caustic.
  • Neutralize acids during reactions.
  • Change the color of indicators.
  • Can dissolve fats and oils.
  • Feel slippery to the touch.
  • Conduct electric current.

Strong vs. Weak Electrolytes

  • Strong electrolytes: Completely ionize in water, such as strong acids and bases.
  • Weak electrolytes: Only partially ionize in water.

Binary Acids vs. Oxyacids

  • Binary acids: Consist of only two elements.
  • Oxyacids: Contain two elements plus oxygen, often involving polyatomic ions.

Arrhenius Concept of Acids and Bases

  • Acid: Donates hydrogen ions (H+).
  • Base: Donates hydroxide ions (OH-).

Bronsted-Lowry Concept of Acids and Bases

  • Acid: Proton donor.
  • Base: Proton acceptor.

Types of Acids

  • Monoprotic: Donate one hydrogen ion (e.g., HF).
  • Diprotic: Donate two hydrogen ions (e.g., H2SO4).
  • Triprotic: Donate three hydrogen ions (e.g., H3PO4).

Conjugate Acids and Bases

  • Conjugate acid: Formed when a base accepts a proton.
  • Conjugate base: Formed when an acid donates a proton.

Amphoteric Substances

  • Can act as both an acid and a base; examples include water (H2O) and ammonia (NH3).

Lewis Concept of Acids and Bases

  • Acid: Electron pair acceptor.
  • Base: Electron pair donor.
  • This definition is broader and includes substances without hydrogen.

pH Definition

  • Describes the acidity of a solution.

pH Scale

  • Based on the logarithm of hydronium ion concentration, ranging from 0 to 14.

Relationship of Ion Concentrations and pH

  • At pH 7: Hydronium concentration equals hydroxide concentration (neutral).
  • pH less than 7: Greater hydronium concentration.
  • pH greater than 7: Greater hydroxide concentration.

Indicators

  • Sensitive dyes that change color with pH changes.

Indicator Colors

  • Litmus: Red in an acid, blue in a base.
  • Phenolphthalein: Colorless in an acid, bright pink in a base.

Neutralization Reactions

  • Result from the reaction between an acid and a base, producing water (H2O) and salt.

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