Acid base reactions

Define acid

Something that produces excess H+ ions in an aqueous solution

Define alkali.

something that produces excess OH- ions in an aqueous solution

What does acid do in a chemical reaction?

donates a proton

What do bases do during a chemical reaction?

accepts a proton, base is called an alkali if it dissolves in water

What do compounds that can act as an acid and base called?

amphoteric

How do we find the strength of acids?

greater the dissociation, greater the strength

Why is HCL a monobasic acid?

only release one proton per molecule

What is the name of acids that can release 1,2 or 3 protons?

• mono-

• di -

• tri-

What do acids reactions with alkalis make?

salt + water

What do acids reactions with carbonates make?

salt + water + carbon dioxide

What do acids reactions with metals make in hydrochloric acid?

Salt + hydrogen

Acids names and chemical equation?

equation for pH ?

pH = -log10 [H]

How to find hydrogen ions if you have a pH?

H = 10^-ph