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Acids Flashcards

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Definition of an acid

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A chemical substance that neutralises alkalis, dissolves some metals and turns litmus paper red. Typically corrosive or a sour tasting liquid

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Indicators

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Litmus paper, universal indicator, methyl orange and phenolphtalein

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pH scale

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(acidic) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 (neutral) 7 (alkaline) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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Colours in pH

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Litmus turns red in acids and stays blue in alkalis

Universal turns red in acid and purple in alkali

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