Acid And Bases Flashcards
Base Examples
- Sodium hydroxide
- Wasp sting
- Ammonia in bleach
Litmus paper
An indicator of acids and bases which is red in acids and blue in bases.
Neutral
No colour change = 0
Salt, water and sugar
0-6
Acidic
7
Neutral
8-14
Base
PH
Tells how acidic or basic a substance is
Neutralisation
The reaction between an acid and a base to produce salt and water.
Acid and zinc
Produces salt and hydrogen
Burns with a loud popping sound
Hydrochloric acid and zinc
Zinc and hydrochloric acid —> hydrogen and zinc chloride. Zn + 2HCl —> H2 + ZnCl
Neutralisation Equation
Sodium Hydroxide + Hydrochloric acid —> Sodium Chloride + Water
NaOH + 2HCl —> NaCl + H2O
Acids Examples
- Carbonic acid in fizzy drinks
- Lactic acid in milk
- Citrus acid in lemon juice
- Bee sting
- Hydrochloric acid in stomach
An Indicator
Shows by means of colour change whether a substance is acidic or basic
-Litmus paper, methyl orange, universal indicator
How to make indicators
It can be made from flowers, vegetables and fruits