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Exam III
Chapters 15 & 16 Chemistry a Molecular Approach 2nd ed (Tro)
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Undergraduate 2
10/25/2011

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acids
Definition
__ produce H+ ions in solutions
Term
bases
Definition
__ produce OH- ions in solutions
Term
acids (called amino acids)
Definition
the building blocks of proteins are __
Term
bases
Definition
the molecules that carry the genetic code in DNA are __
Term
sour taste,
the ability to dissolve many metals,
the ability to turn blue litmus paper red,
the ability to neutralize bases
Definition
what are the general properties of acids?
Term
hydrochloric acid
Definition
you can find __ in most chemistry laboratories, it is used to clean metals, to prepare and process some foods, and to refine metal ores. it is also the main component of stomach acid
Term
HCl
acid
Definition
hydrochloric acid =
Term
H2SO4
acid
Definition
sulfuric acid =
Term
HNO3
acid
Definition
nitric acid =
Term
HC2H3O2
OR
CH3COOH
acid
Definition
Acetic acid =
Term
H3C6H5O7
acid
Definition
Citric acid =
Term
H2CO3
acid
Definition
Carbonic acid =
Term
HF
acid
Definition
Hydrofluoric acid =
Term
H3PO4
acid
Definition
Phosphoric acid =
Term
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Definition
__ = metal cleaning, food preparation; ore refining; primary component of stomach acid
Term
sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
Definition
__ = fertilizer and explosives manufacturing; dye and glue production; automobile batteries; electroplating of copper
Term
nitric acid (HNO3)
Definition
__ = fertilizer and explosives manufacturing; dye and glue production
Term
acetic acid (HC2H3O2 OR CH3COOH)
Definition
__ = plastic and rubber manufacturing; food preservative; active component of vinegar
Term
citric acid (H3C6H5O7)
Definition
__ = present in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes; used to adjust pH in foods and beverages
Term
carbonic acid (H2CO3)
Definition
__ = found in carbonated beverages due to the reaction of carbon dioxide with water
Term
hydrofluoric acid (HF)
Definition
__ = metal cleaning; glass frosting and etching
Term
phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
Definition
__ = fertilizer manufacture; biological buffering; preservative in beverages
Term
sulfuric acid (H2SO4)
Definition
__ is produced in larger quantities than any other chemical
Term
acetic acid (HC2H3O2)
Definition
__ is produced in improperly stored wines
Term
carboxylic acid
Definition
acetic acid is a __
Term
carboxylic acid
Definition
__ is an acid that contains H single bonded to O, which is single bonded to C, which is double bonded to O, and single bonded to something else (H-O-C=O, H-O-C-?)
Term
living organisms
Definition
carboxylic acids are often found in substances derived from __
Term
carboxylic
Definition
citric acid and malic acid are examples of __ acids
Term
H2C4H4O5
Definition
malic acid =
Term
malic acid
Definition
__ is found in apples, grapes, and wine
Term
a bitter taste,
a slippery feel,
the ability to turn red litmus paper blue,
the ability to neutralize acids
Definition
what are the general properties of bases
Term
NaOH
base
Definition
Sodium hydroxide =
Term
KOH
base
Definition
potassium hydroxide =
Term
NaHCO3
base
Definition
Sodium bicarbonate =
Term
Na2CO3
base
Definition
sodium carbonate =
Term
NH3
base
Definition
ammonia =
Term
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
base
Definition
__ = petroleum processing; soap and plastic manufacturing
Term
potassium hydroxide(KOH)
base
Definition
__ = cotton processing; electroplating; soap production; batteries
Term
sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
base
Definition
__ = antacid; ingredient of baking soda; source of CO2
Term
Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
base
Definition
__ = manufacture of glass and soap; general cleanser; water softener
Term
ammonia (NH3)
base
Definition
__ = detergent; fertilizer and explosives manufacturing; synthetic fiber production
Term
less
this is because of their bitterness
Definition
bases are __ common in foods than are acids
Term
alkaloids
Definition
our aversion to the taste of bases is probably an evolutionary adaptation to warn us against __
Term
alkaloids
Definition
__ = organic bases found in plants that are often poisonous
Term
base
(*coffee is acidic overall, but bases present in coffee - such as caffeine - impart a bitter flavor)
Definition
some foods, such as coffee and chocolate contain small amounts of __
Term
oils on the skin
soap-like substances
Definition
bases feel slippery because they react with __ to form __
Term
litmus paper
Definition
in the lab __ is routinely used to test the basicity of solutions
Term
arrhenius definition for an acid
Definition
a substance that produces H+ ions in aqueous solutions
Term
arrhenius definition of a base
Definition
a substance that produces OH- ions in aqueous solution
Term
highly
Definition
H+ ions are __ reactive
Term
water molecule
Definition
in aqueous solution, an H+ ion binds to a __
Term
hydronium ion
Definition
the H3O+ ion is called the __
Term
hydronium ions (H3O+)
H(H2O)_n^+
Definition
in water H+ ions always associate with H20 to form __ and other associated species with the general formula __
Term
dissociates
Definition
__ = breaks apart into its component ions
Term
water, neutralizing each other in the process
Definition
under the arrhenius definition, acids and bases naturally combine to form __
Term
bronsted-lowry definition
Definition
focuses on the transfer of H+ ions in an acid-base reaction. it focuses on the idea of a proton donor and a proton acceptor
Term
bronsted-lowry definition of an acid
Definition
proton (H+ ion) donor
Term
bronsted-lowry definition of a base
Definition
proton (H+ ion) acceptor
Term
H3O+ (a hydronium ion)
Definition
the bronsted-lowry definition clearly describes what happens to the H+ ion from an acid - it associates with a water molecule to form __
Term
produce OH- ions
Definition
the bronsted-lowry definition also works well with bases (such as NH3) that do not inherently contain OH- ions but still __ in solution
Term
together
Definition
in the bronsted-lowry definitions, acids (proton donors) and bases (proton accpetors) always occur __
Term
acids
bases
Definition
according to the bronsted-lowry definition, some substances can act as __ or __
Term
amphoteric
Definition
substances that can act as acids or bases are __
Term
conjugate acid-base pair
Definition
NH4+ and NH3 are often reffered to as a __
Term
conjugate acid-base pair
Definition
two substances related to each other by the transfer of a proton
Term
conjugate acid
Definition
any base to which a proton has been added
Term
conjugate base
Definition
any acid from which a proton has been removed
Term
accepts
Definition
a base __ a proton and becomes a conjugate acid
Term
donates
Definition
an acid __ a proton and becomes a conjugate base
Term
electrolyte
Definition
the strength of an __ is determined by the extent of its dissociation into its component ions in solution
Term
strong electrolyte
Definition
a __ completely dissociates into ions in solution
Term
weak electrolyte
Definition
a __ only partially dissociates into ions in solution
Term
strong acid
Definition
a __ completely ionizes in solutions
Term
weak acid
Definition
a __ only partially ionizes in solution
Term
equilibrium
Definition
the strength of an acid depends on the __
Term
strong - it completely ionizes
Definition
if the equilibrium lies far to the right, the acid is __
Term
weak - only a small percentage of the acid molecules ionize
Definition
if the equilibrium lies to the left, the acid is __
Term
continuous
Definition
the range of acid strength is __
Term
pg 665
Definition
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