chemistry

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Created on: 29-04-15 10:10

Define the terms: Acid, alkali and salt

An acid is a compound, which releases hydronium ions (H3O+) as the only positive ions in solution. An alkali is a compound, which releases hydroxyl ions (OH-) as the only negative ions in solution. A salt is one of the products of neutralization bet

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What is a neutralization reaction?

Neutralization is essentially a chemical reaction between H3O+ ions of an acid with OH- ions of the base, to give undissociated molecules of water.

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How does a strong acid differ from a concentrated acid?

The strength of an acid depends upon its dissociation power whereas concentration depends on water content in the acid.

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1) Name a strong base and a weak base. 2) Name a hydrated salt.

1) Two non-hydrated crystalline salts are: sodium chloride (NaCl) and potassium nitrate (KnO3) 2) Two neutral salts are: sodium chloride (NaCl) and sodium sulphate (Na2SO4)

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3) Two basic salts 4) Two acid salts

3) Two basic salts are: basic copper carbonate (CuCO3.Cu(OH)2) and basic lead

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Name the salts of sulphuric acid.

The salts of sulphuric acid are bisulphate and sulphate. Examples: NaHSO4, KHSO4 and Na2SO4.

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