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What do acids do in water?
They release a H+
What are the most common acids?
- HCl, Hydrochloric acid;
- HNO3, Nitric acid;
- H2SO4, Sulfuric acid;
- H3PO4, Phosphoric acid.
Whats the difference between a strong and a weak acid?
The strong acid dissolves completely in water whilst the weak acid only dissolves partially.
Name strong acids.
- HClO4, Perchloric acid;
- H2SO4, Sulfuric acid;
- HCl, Hydrochloric acid;
- HNO3, Nitric acid.
Name weak acids.
- H3PO4, Phosphoric acid;
- HF, Hydrofluoric acid;
- CH3Co2H, Acetic acid.
Name properties that acids have.
Turn litmus red; Neutralize bases; React with metals; Contain hydrogen; Corrosive; Taste sour; React with carbonates.
What's special about Bases?
They are proton acceptors and usually hydroxides.
What are some common bases?
- NaoH, Sodium hydroxide;
- kOH, potassium hydroxide;
- NH3OH, Ammonium hydroxide;
- Na2Co3, Sodium carbonate;
- Ca(OH)2, Calcium hydroxide.
What does pH stand for?
Concentration of hydrogen ions in a solute.