7 Questions
What happens when an acid reacts with a base?
Formation of a salt
Which statement correctly describes acids that are not dissolved in water?
They are composed of covalent molecules
How are acid molecules transformed when added to water?
They ionize to form hydrogen ions (H+)
In aqueous acids, what do the H+ ions represent?
Cations
How is an acid defined as a 'proton donor'?
By releasing hydrogen ions (H+)
What happens when an acid reacts and 'donates' its H+ ions or protons?
It can form a salt
How is a salt typically formed when an acid reacts with another substance?
Through the replacement of hydrogen ions with metal cations
Test your knowledge on the properties of acids, bases, and salts. Learn about how acids react with bases to form salts, and the characteristics of different types of acids when dissolved in water.
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