Acids and alkalis Flashcards
1
Q
What does the PH meter go up to?
A
1-14
2
Q
What is the order on the oh scale?
A
stong acid (weak acid), neutral and Strong Alkali (weak alkali)
3
Q
How does neutralization occur?
A
When an acid (for example hydrochloric acid) and an alkali (for example sodium hydroxide) equal each other out making neutralization occur.
4
Q
What is an acid?
A
a substance which produces H+ ions when in a solution
5
Q
What is an alkali?
A
a substance which produces OH ions when dissolved in a solution