Acids and Bases | Chemistry

Acids

A substance that can donate a hydrogen ion, H⁺.

Oxonium Ion

H₃O⁺

Ion responsible for properties of acid.

Acid Properties

• Corrosive

• Sour Taste

• Water Solution Conducts Electricity

• Water Solutions of Low pH (<7)

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Nitric Acid

HNO₃

Sulfuric Acid

H₂SO₄

Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Phosphoric Acid

H₃PO₄

Base

A substance that can gain a hydrogen ion, H⁺.

Hydroxide Ion

OH^-

Ion responsible for properties of a base.

NaOH

Sodium Hydroxide

KOH

Potassium Hydroxide

Ca(OH)₂

Calcium Hydroxide

Ammonia

NH₃

Neutralisation

An acid and a base react with each other, resulting in water and salt.