Acids And Alkalis Flashcards
What has a Ph of 0-1
Battery acid
What has a Ph of 1-2
Stomach acid
What has a Ph of 2-3
Vinegar
What has a Ph of 3-4
Tomato juice
What has a Ph of 4-5
Black coffee
What has a Ph of 5-6
Urine
What has a Ph of 7
Human blood, pure water
What has a Ph of 8
Sea water
What has a Ph of 9
Baking soda
What has a Ph of 10
Milk of magnesia
What has a Ph of 11
Ammonia solution
What has a Ph of 12
Soapy water
What has a Ph of 13
Bleach
What has a Ph of 14
Drain Cleaner
What are the uses of Acids and Alkalis
Medicine-Magnesium Milk Cosmetics Washing detergent Vinegar Lemon juice
What is the characteristic of an acid
Acids often have a sharp and sour taste. Strong ones can corrode metals but most are weak and harmless
What is the characteristic of an alkali
Many strong alkalis are described as caustic ( so they can burn living tissue)
What do indicators do
They tell us if the substance is an acid or alkali and usually how strong it is