Understanding Acid-Base Chemistry Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Acid — definition?

Answer

Substance increasing H⁺ in solution.

2Question

pH scale — range?

Answer

0 to 14, measures acidity or alkalinity.

3Question

Strong vs weak acids — difference?

Answer

Strong dissociate fully; weak dissociate partially.

4Question

pH — definition?

Answer

Logarithmic measure of 0H^+ concentration.

5Question

[H^+]  — effect on pH?

Answer

Higher 0H^+ lowers pH.

6Question

pH 7 — solution type?

Answer

Neutral solution.

7Question

pH less than 7 — solution?

Answer

Acidic solution.

8Question

pH greater than 7 — solution?

Answer

Alkaline (basic) solution.

9Question

Strong acids — dissociation?

Answer

Complete dissociation in water.

10Question

Weak acids — dissociation?

Answer

Partial dissociation in water.

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