4.2.6 Strong & Weak Acids

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    • What is a strong acid?
      An acid that is completely ionised in an aqueous solution.
    • What is a weak acid?
      An acid that is only partially ionised in an aqueous solution.
    • What are three examples of strong acids?
      Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid and nitric acid.
    • What are three examples of weak acids?
      Ethanoic acid, citric acid and carbonic acid.
    • For a given concentration of aqueous solutions, the stronger an acid, the ___ the pH?
      Lower.
    • As the pH decreases by one unit, the hydrogen ion concentration of the solution…?
      Increases by a factor of 10.
    • What do acids ionise to form in aqueous solutions?
      Hydrogen ions (H+).
    • Is the ionisation of a strong acid reversible?
      No.
    • Is the ionisation of a weak acid reversible?
      Yes.
    • What is a dilute acid?
      An acid that has been mixed with water to reduce its concentration.
    • What is a concentrated acid?
      An acid which is not very watered down.
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