Acids and alkalis Flashcards
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Ph scale
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a scale measuring how much of an acid or alkali something is
2
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Acid
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a substance with particular chemical properties including turning litmus red, neutralizing alkalis, and dissolving some metals; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind.
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Alkali
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a compound with particular chemical properties including turning litmus blue and neutralizing or effervescing with acids; typically, a caustic or corrosive substance of this kind such as lime or soda.
