Acids, Bases, and Salts - Lecture Review

Flashcards covering key concepts regarding acids, bases, and salts from the lecture notes.

An __ is a substance whose molecules yield hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.

ACID

Acids are identified by the way they affect __ of some indicators.

colors

Phenolphthalein becomes __ in acidic solutions.

colorless

Acids have a __ taste.

sour

Vinegar is a flavored solution of __ acid (CH3COOH).

acetic

The process that converts sugar compounds present in fruits to alcohol is called __.

FERMENTATION

When ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) is oxidized, it is converted into __ acid (CH3COOH).

acetic

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) can release __ hydrogen ions per molecule.

two

A base is a substance that accepts or reacts with __ ions.

H+

Bases furnish __ ions (OH-) in solution.

hydroxyl

A __ is an ionic compound composed of a metal cation and an anion except for the hydroxide or oxide ion.

SALT

Salts can be formed by __ reaction.

neutralization

Sodium bicarbonate reacts with sulfuric acid to produce __, water, and carbon dioxide.

sodium sulfate

Deliquescence is the property of certain substances to __ water from the surrounding air.

absorb

Classically, salts are classified according to whether they contain __ or hydroxide ions.

hydrogen ions

A __ salt is one that contains no replaceable hydrogen ions.

normal

An __ salt is one that still contains replaceable hydrogen ion(s).

acid

A __ salt is formed which still contains hydroxide ion(s).

basic