5 - Acids Flashcards
Define acid
pH lower than 7
Define alkali/base
- pH higher than 7
- alkalis are bases that can dissolve
Define indicator
A substance that tells you whether something is an acid or alkali. Some indicators can give an idea of pH
Define neutralisation
Acid + alkali = salt + water, mixing an acid and an alkali to form a neutral solution
Define salt
- neutral ionic compound
- eg. potassium chloride, sodium chloride, lithium fluoride
Define soluble
- can dissolve
Define insoluble:
- cannot dissolve
Colour of acid in Universal Indicator:
- red
Colour of acid in Litmus paper:
- red
Colour of acid in Methyl orange:
- red
Colour of acid in phenolphtalein:
- colourless
Colour of alkali in Universal Indicator
- purple/blue
Colour of alkali in Litmus paper:
- blue
Colour of alkali in Methyl orange:
- yellow
Colour of alkali in Phenolphthalein:
- pink