topic 6: acids and bases

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what is the definition of acids?

an acid is a proton (H+) donor

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what are monoprotic acids?

give up one proton per molecule

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what are polyprotic acids?

give up more than one proton per molecule

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what are general properties of acids?

sour taste

pH < 7.0

turn blue litmus paper red

react with bases to form salt and water

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what are strong acids?

dissociate completely in water

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what are some examples of strong acids?

HCl

nitric acid

sulfuric acid

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what are weak acids?

dissociate partially in water

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what are some examples of weak acids?

formic acid

acetic acid

benzoic acid

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what is the definition of base?

a base is a proton (H+) acceptor

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what are strong bases?

dissociate completely in water

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what are some examples of strong bases?

NaOH

KOH

Ca(OH)2

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what are weak bases?

dissociate partially in water

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what are some examples of weak base?

ammonia

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what are the general properties of bases?

bitter taste

slippery feel or soapy on the skin

pH > 7.0

turn litmus paper from red to blue