Acid and Base Flashcards
1
Q
Acid
A
Any compound that increases the # of hydrogen ions (H^+) when dissolved in water.
2
Q
Base
A
Any compound that increases the # of hydroxide ion (OH^-) when dissolved in water.
3
Q
Neutralization
A
A chemical reaction between an acid and a base solution to become neutral.
4
Q
Indicator
A
An organic compound that changes color in an acid or a base
5
Q
pH scale
A
A scale that ranges from 0-14 to determine pH.
6
Q
pH
A
Potential hydrogen
7
Q
Acid pH
A
0-6.9
8
Q
Base pH
A
7.1-14
9
Q
Is an acid corrosive?
A
Yes
10
Q
Is a base corrosive?
A
Yes
11
Q
Which has a sour taste?
A
Acid
12
Q
Which has a bitter taste?
A
Base
13
Q
Which has a slippery or soapy feel?
A
Base
14
Q
Which turns blue litmus paper red?
A
Acid
15
Q
Which turns red litmus paper blue?
A
Base
16
Q
What happens when they react?
A
They form salt and/or water
