acids and bases

Front

What ion is more present in a basic solution?

Back

OH- (hydroxide ion)

Front

What is a substance with a pH of 4.8 classified as?

Back

Weak acid

Front

Give an example of a weak acid.

Back

HF (hydrofluoric acid)

Front

What are the products of a neutralization reaction between HBr and NaOH?

Back

Sodium bromide and water

Front

What happens when acids and bases are mixed together?

Back

They neutralize each other.

Front

What is a characteristic that is never true of an acid?

Back

Breaks apart into hydroxide ions.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

1-6

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

Back

8-14

Front

What is a strong acid?

Back

An acid that completely dissociates in solution, e.g., HCl (hydrochloric acid).

Front

What is a strong base?

Back

A base that completely dissociates in solution, e.g., NaOH (sodium hydroxide).