Acids/Alkalis/Indicators Flashcards
What colour is phenolphthalein go in an alkali?
Pink
What indicator is colourless in an acid and pink in an alkali?
Phenolphthalein
What is the term used to describe a substance with the pH of 7?
neutral
Orange juice has a pH of 4. What term is used to describe orange juice?
acid
What is the term used to describe an acid with a pH of 1-3?
Strong acid
What term is used to describe an alkali with a pH of 12-14?
Strong Alkali
What colour with universal indicator go in an acid?
red/orange
What colour would universal indicator go in an alkali?
Purple/blue
What indicator is used to identify an acid?
Litmus Blue
What indicator is used to identify an alkali?
Litmus Red
Why is universal indicator the most widely used indicator?
Because it shows the strength of an acid/alkali
What is the term used to describe oven cleaner?
Alkali
What term is used to describe toothpaste?
Alkali
What term is used to describe Lemonade?
Acid