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Acids and Bases
Question | Answer |
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What is the definition of an Acid? | A Proton (H+ Ion) Doner |
What is the definition of an Base? | A Proton (H+ Ion) Acceptor |
What is the definition of an Alkali? | A type of base that dissolves in water producing OH- ions |
What is the formula for Sulphuric Acid? | H2SO4 |
What is the formula for Hydrochloric Acid? | HCL |
What is the formula for Nitric Acid? | HNO3 |
What happens when an acid is added to water? | The acids splits into its component parts |
Some common bases include Metal Oxides and Metal... | Hydroxides |
What is the definition of an Ammonia? | NH3 is a gas that dissolves in water to produce a weak alkali solution |
What is the definition of an Salt? | Is an Ionic Compound formed from an Acid when a H+ Ion is replaced by a metal ion or another positive ion |
Sulphuric Acids produce... | Sulphate Salts |
Salts are produced... | by the neutralisation reactions between acids and (bases, carbonates and Alkalis) |
Acid + Carbonate ... | = Salt + Carbon Dioxide + Water |
What can ammonia be used for? | Fertilisers, Explosives, Dyes and Fibers |