acids Flashcards
what ions do acids release
h+ hydrogen ions
what ions do alkalis release
hydroxide oh-
ph of an acidic solution
0-6
ph of an alkali solution
8-14
An acid with a pH of 3 is diluted by a factor of 10. What is the new pH?
4
strong alkali colour
dark purple
what colour does litmus turn an alkali
blue
What colour change happens in
phenolphthalein as it goes from acidic to alkaline?
colourless to pink
What colour is methyl orange in acid?
red
how is a concerntrated acid different to a diluted acid
more acid is dissolved per dm3
describe a strong acid
An acid that completely dissociates in solution
give an example of a strong acid
hydrochloric acid
formula for sulphuric acid
H2SO4
describe a weak acid
particularly dissociated in a solution
what’s an alkali
a base that’s soluble in water