ChemCom Acids & Bases

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What is a strong acid?

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A strong acid is an acid that completely dissociates (comes apart) in water.

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What is a weak acid?

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A weak acid is an acid that does not completely dissociate in water.

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What does (s) mean in a chemical equation?

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(s) stands for solid, indicating a precipitate in a chemical reaction.

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What is a precipitate?

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A precipitate is an insoluble solid that forms in a chemical reaction.

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What is the net ionic equation for the reaction of AgNO3 and CaCl2?

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Ag+(aq) + Cl-(aq) → AgCl(s) is the net ionic equation.

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What is Cu(OH)2 in the reaction CuCl2 + NaOH → Cu(OH)2 + NaCl?

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Cu(OH)2 is the insoluble product formed in the reaction.

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What is the definition of a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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What is the role of water in acid-base reactions?

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Water acts as a solvent and can also participate in the reaction by donating or accepting protons.

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What is the difference between soluble and insoluble substances?

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Soluble substances can dissolve in a solvent, while insoluble substances cannot.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of a strong acid.