Acids & Alkalis Flashcards
1
Q
What is an acid?
A
A group of soluble chemicals and the chemical opposite of alkalis
2
Q
Are car batteries an acid or an alkali?
A
Acid
3
Q
Some acids can be _________
A
Corrosive
4
Q
Acids can be ______ or ____
A
Strong or weak
5
Q
Acids can be dangerous and you must take care. [ Ok ]
A
Ok
6
Q
What is an alkali?
A
The chemical opposite of acids
7
Q
Alkalis are most commonly found in _________
A
Cleaning materials
8
Q
Like some acids are corrosive, alkalis are _______
A
Caustic
9
Q
Like acids, alkalis can be ____ or _____
A
Weak or strong
10
Q
What is the name for a substance that is neither acid nor alkali?
A
Neutral
11
Q
What is the most common example of a neutral substance?
A
Pure water
