ACIDS:
Properties of Acids:
What is the definition of an acid? There are three definitions based on three theories ...
Real world examples of acids:
Let's see...What else do you need to know?...What's the difference between the strength and concentration of an acid?
Here is an example of how corrosive an acid can be:
Properties of Acids:
- Acids are sour tasting.
- Acids have a pH<7.
- Acids are corrosive.
- Acids can conduct electricity because they produce electrolytes when dissolved in water.
- Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
- Acids neutralize bases.
What is the definition of an acid? There are three definitions based on three theories ...
- An acid dissolves in water to make H+ ions.
- All acids are proton (H+ ion) donors.
- Acids are electron pair acceptors (OH- ions are an electron pair).
Real world examples of acids:
- Orange juice and Lemon juice contain citric acid.
- Sulphuric Acid is used in batteries that help power your car or calculator.
- Acetic Acid is used in the manufacturing of pesticides, food preservatives, and plastic. It is also found in Vinegar. (Don't Worry! Theres only about 3-6% of it in vinegar)
Let's see...What else do you need to know?...What's the difference between the strength and concentration of an acid?
- The strength of an acid is determined by an acids ability to completely disassociate to form H+ ions.
- The concentration of an acid is the number of particles per liter.
Here is an example of how corrosive an acid can be:
FUN FACT:
Aqua Regia is a powerful acid that can dissolve gold, and the name Aqua Regia means "Royal Water".
Aqua Regia is a powerful acid that can dissolve gold, and the name Aqua Regia means "Royal Water".