Acids & Alkalis Flashcards
What colour does litmus paper go for each solution?
Acid - red
Neutral - purple
Alkali - blue
What colour does phenolphthalein go for each solution?
Acid - colourless
Alkali - bright pink
What colour does methyl orange go for each solution?
Acid - red
Alkali - yellow
What is an acid?
A source of hydrogen ions (H+)
What is an alkali?
A soluble base and a source of hydroxide ions (OH-)
Acid + base -> ?
Salt + water
Acid + metal oxide ->?
Salt + water
What is the reaction between an acid and a base called?
Neutralisation
What is the pH of the products when an acid neutralises a base?
Neutral, pH 7
Acid + metal carbonate ->?
Salt + water + carbon dioxide
Acid + metal -> ?
Salt + hydrogen
Are all nitrates soluble or insoluble?
Soluble
Are common chlorides soluble or insoluble?
Soluble (except from silver chloride)
Are common sulfates soluble or insoluble?
Soluble (except barium sulfate and calcium sulfate)
Are common carbonates soluble or insoluble?
Insoluble (except Sodium, potassium and ammonium carbonates)