Acids, alkali and analysis Flashcards
If there is more H+ ions than OH- ions its an…
acid
If there is more OH- ions than H+ ions its an…
alkali
If there is equal number of OH- AND H+ ions then its…
neutral
What is the pH range of acids
1-6
What is the pH range of alkalis
8-14
What is a neutral pH
7
what colours can you get from an acid with universal indicator
red(strongest), orange, yellow(weakest)
What colours can you get from an alkali with universal indicator
Light blue/ blue(weakest)-light purple/dark purple(strongest)
What colour do you get from neutral with universal indicator
green
alkali example
sodium hydroxide, bleach, oven spray
neutral example
water
What is a salt
any metal compounds made from an acid
Indicator examples
universal indicator, phenolphalein, methyl orange
how can you neutralize an acid or alkali
titration
the stronger the acid the …… the number
lower