Chemistry 100
Concept Review
Chapter 7
Define what is meant by an acid in terms of:
- protons
- chemical formula
- reactions
- taste
- litmus test
- phenolphthalein test
- pH
- its anhydride
Define what is meant by a base in terms of:
- hydroxide ions
- chemical formula
- reactions
- taste
- feel
- litmus test
- phenolphthalein test
- pH
- its anhydride
What is meant by each of the following:
- a neutralization reaction
- concentration of an acid or base
- strength of an acid or base
- how conductivity relates to strength
- pH scale
- mathematical definitions of pH in terms of concentration of hydronium ions
- buffer
Give examples of (see tutorial on "Strong/Weak Acids/Bases"):
- three strong acids
- one moderatly strong acid
- three weak acids
- two strong bases
- two weak bases
- two buffer solutions
What is an antacid?
Examples of chemicals used?
What determines the pH of normal rain? of acid rain?
How does limestone in the soil help minimize some of the damage of acid rain?
Explain oxidation in terms of:
- hydrogen
- oxygen
- electrons
Give an example for each of the above.
Explain reduction in terms of:
- hydrogen
- oxygen
- electrons
Give an example for each of the above.
In addition to the terms and concepts you should be able to answer the assigned questions at the end of Chapter 7. Questions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 18, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 38, 44, 49, 50, 53.