Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Propanoic acid is a weak acid, while calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide are bases.
(a)[1]

In weak acid, what does the term acid mean?

(b)[1]

In weak acid, what is meant by the word weak?

(c)[1]

Describe how universal indicator may be used to determine the pH of dilute propanoic acid.

(d)[1]

Give a large-scale use of calcium hydroxide that relies on its basic nature.

(e)[2]

Calcium oxide reacts with water to produce calcium hydroxide. This reaction is exothermic. Use ideas about bond breaking and bond forming to explain why the reaction is exothermic.

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