Acids And Alkalis Flashcards
1
Q
What does (aq) mean?
A
Aqueous, dissolved in water
2
Q
What do acids produce in aqueous solutions?
A
Hydrogen ions
3
Q
What would hydrochloric acid, in an aqueous solution be split into?
A
Hydrogen, chloride
4
Q
What are bases?
A
Chemicals that can neutralise acids
That produce salt and water
5
Q
What are alkalis ?
A
Bases, that are soluble in water
6
Q
What do alkalis produce in aqueous solutions?
A
Hydroxide ions (OH)
7
Q
On the Ph scale what are 0-6
A
Acids
8
Q
On the Ph scale what is 7
A
Neutral
9
Q
On the Ph scale what is 8-14
A
Alkaline
10
Q
What is a universal indicator
A
Determines PH electronically
11
Q
What is a universal indicator
A
Whatever colour the product turns, it can correspond to the Ph numbers colours.
12
Q
What is the neutralisation equation?
A
Hydrogen + Hydroxide —-> Water
Acid + Alkaline —-> Water
