Acids and Bases Flashcards

Flashcards about the properties of acids and bases.

What is the definition of an Arrhenius acid?

Compounds that dissociate and form hydrogen cations (H+) in aqueous solutions.

What is a monoprotic acid?

An acid that donates 1 proton.

Give an example of a monoprotic acid.

HNO3

What is a diprotic acid?

An acid that donates 2 hydrogens that can be ionized.

What is a triprotic acid?

An acid that donates 3 hydrogens that can be ionized.

What is a monoprotic base?

A base that donates only one hydroxide ion.

What is a diprotic base?

A base that donates 2 hydroxide ions. Ex: Ca(OH)2

What are acids derived from?

The latin word "acidus" meaning tart or sour.

List properties of acids.

Litmus paper turns red, sour taste, high reactivity with metals, electrical conductivity, reacts with bases to form salts and water (neutralization), pH below 7, very corrosive.

What are bases derived from?

The word "basis" which means lowest (+).

What is a solution of bases known as?

Alkaline solution.

List properties of bases.

Litmus paper turns blue, bitter taste, electrical conductivity (higher with higher concentration of hydroxide), reaction with acids make salts and water (neutralization), pH above 7, very corrosive, high concentration of hydroxide.

What ions does Lithium hydroxide ionize to form?

Lithium and hydroxide ions.

Is Lithium hydroxide a monoprotic base?

Yes.

What happens when NH3 & Na2CO3 react with water?

They produced hydroxide ions.

What is a conjugate acid?

The ion or molecule formed when a base gains a hydrogen.