Chapter 15 General Test Quizziz

What is the chemical equation for Hydrofloric Acid?

The reaction between an aqueous acid and base to form a salt and water

The three buffers in the human blood

• Carbonic acid

• Platlets

• Phosphate

• Proteins

Three characteristics of acids

• Taste sour

• Taste bitter

• React with metals to produce H2

• Change blue litmus paper to red

The three characteristics of bases

• Taste sour

• Taste bitter

• Change red litmus paper to blue

• React with acids to neutralize them

H₂Se

True/False: Water can act either as an acid or base

True/False: The terms strong and weak refer to the extent of ionization of an acid or base, not to its concentration

True/False: The stronger the acid, the weaker its conjugate base

True/False: heartburn may be relieved by using a weak acid