acids and alkalis Flashcards
What is the pH scale a measurement of?
The concentration of H+ ions
What is an indicator?
A substance that has different colours depending on the pH
What is the indicator practical?
- Add 3-4 drops of acid into four wells of a spotting tile
- Add 3-4 drops of alkali into four wells of a spotting tile
- Add 3-4 drops of water into four wells of a spotting tile
- Add methyl orange to the top three wells
- Add phenolpthalein into the next three
- Add both litmus papers in the next rows
The type of salt produced depends on what?
The metal and the type of acid involved in the reaction.
If the metal reacts with hydrochloric acid it makes _____?
metal chloride
If the metal reacts with sulphuric acid it makes _____?
Metal sulphate
Acid + Metal ->
Salt + Hydrogen
If the metal reacts with nitric acid it makes _____?
Metal nitrate
Acid + Metal hydroxide ->
Salt + water
Acid + Metal oxide ->
Salt + Water
Acid+ Metal carbonate ->
Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide
Group 3 creates what type of ion?
3+
Group 6 creates what type of ion?
3-
Balance the equation -
Ca + H20 -> Ca(OH)2 +H2
Ca + 2H20 -> Ca(OH)2 + H2
What salts are soluble?
All nitrates
All sodium salts
All potassium salts
All ammonium salts
Most chlorides
Most sulaftes