Acids and Bases

To determine if a salt solution is acidic, basic, or neutral, consider the strengths of the acid and base from which the salt is derived. If both the acid and base are strong, the solution is typically neutral. If the salt comes from a strong acid and a weak base, the solution will be acidic; if it comes from a weak acid and a strong base, the solution will be basic. Additionally, the hydrolysis of the salt ions in water can also affect the pH.

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Carbon dioxide is an ACIDIC Gas.

It will dissolve into water to form a weak acid (Carbonic Acid).

CO2(g) + H2O(l) = H2CO3(aq).

As a general rule; the oxides of non-metallic elements on the right side of the Periodic Table form ACIDIC Solutions.

The oxides of metal elements on the left side of the Periodic Table form ALKALINE solutions.

Acidic solutions have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H^(+)) and a low concentration of hydroxide ions (OH^(-)).

Alkaline solutions have a higher concentration of hydroxide ions (OH^(-)) and a low concentration of hydrogen ions(H^(+)).

Water at pH = 7 has equal amounts of hydrogen ions and alkaline ions.

It naturally dissociates as H2O(l) < ====-> H^(+) + OH^(-).

Acidic Solution have a high concentration of hydrogen ions (H^(+)). Their pH ranges from 1 to 6.

pH =7 is neutral

Alkaline Solutions have a high concentration of hydroxide ion (OH^(-)). Their pH ranges from 8 to 14.

Two pollutants found in air that can make rain water more acidic are sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These pollutants can react with water in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which then fall to the ground in the form of acid rain.

By dissolution of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is naturally released by human and other animated life , as part of exhalation(breathing out).

It is all part of the Carbon , Hydrogen, Oxygen natural cycles.

Rain is naturally acidic.

As water droplets, when falling through the atmosphere, they dissolve small amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, to form a very weak acid(Carbonic Acid ; H2CO3).

This acid gives rain water a very slightly acidic pH ~ 6.5

Humans and other animal life create carbon dioxide by exhalation. This is a natural process , and its absorption by rain water is also a natural process.

However, because of industrial activity, more carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide are released into the atmosphere, which is also dissolved into rain water, creating 'acid rain' in the process ; pH ~6 , slightly more acidic than natural rain water.

To find the molarity of the solution, first calculate the number of moles of HCl. The molar mass of HCl is approximately 36.46 g/mol, so 14 grams of HCl is about 0.384 moles (14 g ÷ 36.46 g/mol). Molarity (M) is defined as moles of solute per liter of solution, so the molarity of the solution is 0.384 moles ÷ 1.50 liters, which equals approximately 0.256 M.

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Sodium sulfate is neither a base nor an alkali — it is a neutral salt.

Yes, a tomato with a pH of 4 is more acidic than milk with a pH of 6. The pH scale is logarithmic, meaning each whole number change represents a tenfold difference in acidity. Therefore, a pH of 4 is ten times more acidic than a pH of 5, and one hundred times more acidic than a pH of 6.

Ca(NO2)2, or calcium nitrite, is considered a salt rather than a strong acid or base. It is formed from the reaction of a strong base (calcium hydroxide) and a weak acid (nitrous acid). In solution, it can exhibit some basic properties due to the presence of nitrite ions, which can react with water to produce hydroxide ions. However, it is not classified as a strong base.

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If an acid starts with the letter "C," it typically indicates that the acid is a carboxylic acid or a mineral acid like hydrochloric acid. In the context of chemical nomenclature, the position of "C" may signify that the acid has a carbon-based structure, which is characteristic of organic acids. Additionally, this positioning can affect the acid's properties and reactivity compared to acids that start with different letters.

In a solution with a pH of 10, the litmus paper would turn blue. This indicates that the solution is basic or alkaline. In contrast, red litmus paper would remain red, as it does not change color in basic conditions.

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The reaction between an acid and a base is called neutralization, resulting in the formation of water and a salt. This occurs because acids donate protons (H⁺ ions) while bases accept protons (OH⁻ ions), leading to the combination of these ions to produce water (H₂O). The remaining ions form the salt. This exothermic reaction releases energy, often resulting in a temperature change.

When hydrogen ion concentration decreases in a solution, the pH increases. This is because pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution, where lower hydrogen ion concentrations correspond to higher pH values. Specifically, a decrease in hydrogen ions makes the solution less acidic and more basic. Thus, as hydrogen decreases, the pH rises accordingly.

Avoiding sour-tasting food or drink can be adaptive because sourness is often associated with spoilage or the presence of harmful substances, such as toxins or pathogens. This instinctive aversion helps protect individuals from consuming potentially dangerous items that could lead to illness. Additionally, sour tastes may indicate high acidity, which can be harmful to the digestive system. Thus, avoiding sour flavors can enhance survival by promoting healthier dietary choices.

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All carbonates , sodium bi-carbonate' included, react with acids, HCl in this case.

Here is the balanced reaction eq'n.

HCl(aq) + NaHCO3(s) = NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

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Remember the general acid reaction eq'ns.

Acid + Base = Salt + Water

Acid + Alkali = Salt + Water

Acid + Metal = Salt + Hydrogen

Acid + Carbonate = Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide.

To determine how much more acidic one number is than another on a pH scale, we use the fact that each whole number change in pH represents a tenfold change in acidity. Therefore, a pH of 2 is 10^3 (or 1,000 times) more acidic than a pH of 5, since the difference between 2 and 5 is three units.

Water is neutral, with a pH of 7. It is not an acid or a base.

Sulphur dioxide is an ACIDIC gas.

When it is dissolved in water it form the acid ; SULPHUROUS ACID ( H2SO3).

Note the spelling and the number of oxygen atoms in combination.

NB The oxides of non-metallic elements on the right hand side of the Periodic Table all produce acids. e.g. Carbon Dioxide/Carbonic Acid . Nitrogen dioxide/Nitric Acid, Phosphorus oxides/phossphoric acid. etc.,

NNNB The metal oxides on the left hand side of the Periodic Table produce bases/alkalis.

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