Acids, Alkalis, Neutralisation, Salts Flashcards
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Acids
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A solution with a ph level of less than 7
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Alkali
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- soluble base
- ph level more than 7
- chemically opposite to acids
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Corrosive
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-when a substance can burn you skin or eyes
4
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Concentrated
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-solution that has a large number of solute/acid particles per unit volume
5
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Dilute
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Solution that has a few solute/acid particles per unit volume
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Strong acids
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-can wear away materials
7
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Caustic
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- able to burn skin
- damage other materials
8
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Neutral substance
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-not acidic or alkaline
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pH
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Amount of hydrogen
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pH 0-6
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Acidic
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pH 7
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Neutral
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pH 8-14
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Alkaline
13
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Universal indicator or litmus paper colours
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- acids turn red
- alkali turn blue
- neutral turns green
14
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Indicator
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Substance that changes colour to show whether a solution is acidic or alkaline
15
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Litmus paper
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-An indicator