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Acids, alkalis and bases Flashcards

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What is the pH scale used for?

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To tell his acidic or alkaline a solution is

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What is a base?

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A substance that will neutralise an acid.

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Name bases.

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Metal oxides, metal hydroxides , metal carbonates and ammonium.

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How can an alkali be formed?

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When a metal oxide is dissolved in water

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What are soluble bases?

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soluble bases are alkalines

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What is an alkali?

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Any substance that produces OH- ions when in water or any base that dissolves in water is called an alkali

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