acids, alkalis and salts Flashcards
what is the Ph of the stongest acid
0
what is the Ph of the strogest alkali
14
what is the Ph of a neutral substance
7
name the 4 main indicators
univeral indictor, phenophthalein, litmus paper and methyl orange
describe univeral indiactor
uses a wide range of colours to give accurate reading
describe litmus paper indicator
tests if a solution is neutral, acidic or alkaline. red in acid , purple in neutral and blue in alkaline solution s
describe phenophthalein solution
changes from colurless in acid colutions to bright pink in alkaline solutions
what is an acid
a source of h+ (hyrdogen) ions . They are proton donors
what is a base
a substrate that can neutralise acid. It is a proton acceptor
what are alkalies
soluble bases a source of hyrdoxide ions (OH-0
what is the ractione between an acid and a base called
neutralisation
ionic equation for neutralisation
H+(aq)+OH-(aq)–>H2O(l)
what can acids react with
metals, metal oxides and metal carbonates
what form when a acid and base react
salt+water
what type of salt does hydrochloric acid produse
chlorides