Acidity and alkalinity Flashcards
1
Q
describe Acid
A
Acid has a pH lower than 7,taste sour and sharp,reacts with metal and turns the litmus paper red.
2
Q
describe base
A
A base has pH higher than 7, taste bitter and harsh,does not react with metal and turns litmus paper blue.
3
Q
Describe a neutral substance
A
has a pH of 7 and does not change the colour of litmus paper.
4
Q
does water have a pH of 7? is it neutral?
A
yes and yes