Acids And Alkalis Flashcards
What do hydrogen ions form
Acids
What do hydroxide ions form
Alkali
What do strong acids do in water
Fully dissociates/ ionises
Define concentration
Number of particles dissolved in the volume of water
How do u test for hydrogen
Hold a lit splint over a test tube with a substance in. If hydrogen is present there will be a squeaky pop snd bubbles
What does metal + acid ->
Salt + hydrogen
Acid + metal carbonate ->
Salt + water + carbon dioxide
Define titration
Volume of acid + alkali needed to neutralise a substance
Acid + base ->
Salt + water
Define neutralisation
Chemical reaction where an acid base and a base cancel each other out to produce a solution with a ph of 7
Name 3 bases
Ammonia, metal hydroxide, metal oxides
How to test for co2
Put an acid and metal carbonate through a delivery tube into a test tube eith lime water ans shake. If it goes cloudy co2 us present
Name 4 indicators
- Phenolphthalein
- Universal indicator
- Litmus paper
- Methyl orange
Name 3 soluble substances
Sodium, potassium, ammonia
Define precipitate
Solids that are suspended in solution