3.4 Atmosphere and Acids Flashcards
How much of the earths dry air contains Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon and Carbon Dioxide?
N – 78%
O – 21%
Ar – 0.9%
CO2 – 0.04%
Define an indicator?
Liquid that changes colour in different pH levels
What colours will methyl orange change in: Acid, Alkali; Neutral?
Red, Yellow, Yellow
What colours will Phenolphthalein change in: Acid, Alkali; Neutral?
Colourless, Colourless, Pink
What colours will Red Litmus change in: Acid, Alkali; Neutral?
Red, Red, Blue
What colours will Blue Litmus change in: Acid, Alkali; Neutral?
Red, Blue, Blue
Name 2 alkalis?
Sodium hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide
Name 2 acids?
Any Metal Oxide (Magnesium oxide)
Define an acid?
Gives H+ ions off
Define Base?
Will accept the H+ donated by acids
Define Alkali?
Will donate OH- ions when dissolved in water
Give the Formula for hydroxide?
OH-
Give the Formula for Nitrate?
NO -
3
Give the Formula for carbonate?
CO 2-
3
Give the Formula for sulphate?
SO 2-
4
Give the Formula for ammonium?
NH +
4
Give the Formula for phosphate?
Po
4