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What is the definitions of an acid base and salt as they apply to chemistry?
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An acid can be viewed as a substance that provides protons (H+) to solution. A base can be viewed as a substance that accepts protons or that provides hydroxyl ion (OH-). A salt is a substance that results from the reaction of an acid and a base.
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∙ 8y agoSimple rules are:
A base contain the group -OH; the solution has a pH over 7.
An acid contain H+ or -COOH; the solution has a pH under 7.
A salt is the product of the reaction between a base and an acid.
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Which is not part of nuclear chemistry?
acid-base reaction
Which is weakest base in organic and inorganic chemistry?
Weakest base is that which is strongest acid the latest research proves that strongest acid is a mixture HF.SbF5 Antimonic acid.
What is the combination of the cation of a base and the anion of an acid called?
The combination of the cation of a base and the anion of an acid forms a compound called a salt. This is the result of an acid-base reaction in chemistry. For example, hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide react to form the salt sodium chloride and water.
What would be considered a base and an acid?
There are three definitions for acids and bases. Arrhenius definition: An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen (H+) ions in water while a base produces hydroxide (OH-) ions. Bronsted-Lowry definition: An acid gives up or donates a proton (H+) to another molecule while a base accepts a proton. Lewis definition: An acid accepts an electron pair in bonding to another molecule/ion while a base donates and electron pair. Note that if a substance meets one of the first two definitions it probably meets the others as well.
What is meant by neutralisation in chemistry?
Normally this is where we nutralise a solution that is acidic or basic. For example if i wanted to nutrealise the acid in a solution i would add a base and then perform a separation to get the final product. and the generally accepted equation for nutralisation is: Acid + Base = Salt + Water
Is gold an acid or base?
Gold is neither an acid nor a base, according to most definitions of acidity.
What is the meaning of acid in chemistry?
because an acid and a base make a neutral.
Why is acid-base titration a useful technique in chemistry?
because it allows you to determine the pH of an acid or base.
How is an acid a lender and a base a borrower in chemistry?
During a acid and base reaction, acids gives a base a hydrogen atom.
Which is not part of nuclear chemistry?
acid-base reaction
What is Base and acid definitions in chemistry terms?
on the basic PH scale, 7 is neutral, not being acidic or basic. Anything above 7 is basic, anything below 7 is acidic. any substance which accepts H+ ions is called a base.,and which donates h+ ions is called an acid.
Which is weakest base in organic and inorganic chemistry?
Weakest base is that which is strongest acid the latest research proves that strongest acid is a mixture HF.SbF5 Antimonic acid.
Most acid base chemistry involves the transfer of?
hydrogen ions
Acid-base chemistry involves the transfer of?
Hydrogen ions a.k.a. protons
Is it always a case that a neutralisation of an acid by a base gives a neutral salt?
no if the acid is strong and the base is weak then the salt will be slightly acidic. sources: chemistry teacher :)
What has the author Wilhelm R Frisell written?
Wilhelm R. Frisell has written: 'Acid-base chemistry in medicine' -- subject(s): Acid-base equilibrium
What is true of the chemistry of living things?
Their chemical balances are maintained by acid-base reactions.
