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What is the primary characteristic of acids?
Which of the following is an example of a strong acid?
What indicates that a solution is basic on the pH scale?
What is formed during a neutralization reaction?
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Which property is characteristic of bases?
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What type of compound is sodium chloride?
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Which of the following is a characteristic property of acids?
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What is an example of a weak acid?
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Study Notes
Acids
- Definition: Substances that donate protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution.
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Properties:
- Sour taste (e.g., citric acid in lemons).
- Conduct electricity (due to ionization).
- Turns blue litmus paper red.
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Examples:
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
- Acetic acid (CH₃COOH).
Bases
- Definition: Substances that accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution.
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Properties:
- Bitter taste (e.g., baking soda).
- Slippery to the touch.
- Turns red litmus paper blue.
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Examples:
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
- Potassium hydroxide (KOH).
- Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).
Salts
- Definition: Ionic compounds formed when an acid reacts with a base, neutralizing each other.
- Formation: Reaction between an acid and a base produces a salt and water (neutralization reaction).
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Properties:
- Generally crystalline and solid at room temperature.
- Often soluble in water (e.g., table salt).
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Examples:
- Sodium chloride (NaCl).
- Calcium sulfate (CaSO₄).
- Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃).
pH Scale
- Definition: A measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
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Scale: Ranges from 0 to 14.
- pH < 7: Acidic.
- pH = 7: Neutral (pure water).
- pH > 7: Basic (alkaline).
Strength of Acids and Bases
- Strong Acids: Completely dissociate in water (e.g., HCl, H₂SO₄).
- Weak Acids: Partially dissociate in water (e.g., acetic acid).
- Strong Bases: Completely dissociate in water (e.g., NaOH).
- Weak Bases: Partially dissociate in water (e.g., ammonia, NH₃).
Neutralization Reaction
- General Equation: Acid + Base → Salt + Water.
- Example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O.
Applications
- Acids: Used in batteries (sulfuric acid), food preservation (citric acid).
- Bases: Used in cleaning products (sodium hydroxide), antacids (magnesium hydroxide).
- Salts: Used in food (sodium chloride), fertilizers (ammonium sulfate).
Acids
- Acids are substances that donate protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution.
- Characterized by a sour taste, commonly found in foods like lemons (due to citric acid).
- Can conduct electricity as a result of ionization in water.
- Change blue litmus paper to red, indicating their acidic nature.
- Examples include hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), and acetic acid (CH₃COOH).
Bases
- Bases are substances that accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution.
- Have a bitter taste; baking soda is a common example.
- Feel slippery and can cause a soapy sensation.
- Change red litmus paper to blue, indicating their basic nature.
- Common examples include sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).
Salts
- Salts are ionic compounds formed through the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.
- Neutralization produces a salt and water as products.
- Typically crystalline and solid at room temperature.
- Often soluble in water, with table salt (sodium chloride) being a prime example.
- Other examples include calcium sulfate (CaSO₄) and ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃).
pH Scale
- The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
- Ranges from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic/alkaline).
- Solutions with a pH less than 7 are considered acidic, while pH of 7 is neutral (pure water).
- Solutions with a pH greater than 7 are classified as basic (alkaline).
Strength of Acids and Bases
- Strong acids, such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), fully dissociate in water.
- Weak acids, like acetic acid, partially dissociate in water.
- Strong bases, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), completely dissociate in water.
- Weak bases, such as ammonia (NH₃), also partially dissociate in water.
Neutralization Reaction
- The general equation for neutralization: Acid + Base → Salt + Water.
- An example of a neutralization reaction is HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O, illustrating the formation of table salt and water.
Applications
- Acids find use in batteries (sulfuric acid) and food preservation (citric acid).
- Bases are utilized in cleaning products (sodium hydroxide) and as antacids (magnesium hydroxide).
- Salts are important in food (sodium chloride) and as fertilizers (ammonium sulfate).
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Test your knowledge on acids and bases with this quiz covering definitions, properties, and examples. Understand the differences between these two important chemical categories and how they interact in solutions.
