Acid, Bases and Salts Flashcards
What is the reaction of acidic and basic substances on a litmus paper.
Red in acids and blue in basics.
What is the reaction of acidic and basic substances on a turmeric paper.
What color does litmus paper turn in the presence of an acid?
Red
What color does litmus paper turn in the presence of a base?
Blue
True or False: China rose indicator turns pink in acidic solutions.
True
What color does turmeric paper turn in basic solutions?
Red
Fill in the blank: The process of neutralization involves the reaction of an acid with a _____ to form salt and water.
base
What is added when soil is too acidic or basic.
Acidic: Quick lime/Slaked Lime
Basic: Organic Compost.
What applied on an ant bite?
Calamine solution Which contains zinc carbonate or Baking soda which contains sodium hydrogencarbonate.
Which of the following is a natural indicator? A) Litmus B) Phenolphthalein C) China rose D) All of the above
C) China rose
What happens to turmeric paper in acidic solutions?
It remains yellow.
True or False: Neutralization reactions always produce a gas.
False
What is produced when an acid reacts with a base?
Salt and water
Fill in the blank: A solution with a pH of 7 is considered _____.
neutral
Which indicator would you use to test for acidity in a solution?
Litmus paper
Multiple Choice: Which of the following changes color in the presence of a base? A) China rose B) Turmeric C) Litmus D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the role of indicators in acid-base reactions?
To show the presence of acids or bases by changing color.