Acids and Bases Flashcards

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Acids

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Substance that reacts with metals to release hydrogen

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Indicator

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Substance that changes color in acids and bases.

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Litmus paper

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Acids turn blue litmus paper red, bases turn red litmus paper blue

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Acetic acid

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Vinegar

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Sulfuric acid

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Used in car batteries

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Hydrochloric acid

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Produced in the stomach to aid digestion

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Bases

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A group of chemicals that have certain chemical properties. Substance formed when metal reacts with water.

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Phenolphthalein

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An indicator that turns a deep pink when an base is added, clear when added to an acid.

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Bases characteristics

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Bitter, has a slippery feel, always has hydroxide in its chemical formula, do not wear away metals.

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Acids characteristics

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Sour, has no particular special feel, always has hydrogen in its chemical formula, wears away metals.

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Ammonia

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Cleaning product, base

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Lye

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An ingredient in soap, base

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Milk of magnesia

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Used to neutralize stomach acids, base

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