Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
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Acid
A
Has a sour taste, turns blue litmus paper red, can neutralize bases and can be corrosive
2
Q
Everyday acids
A
Lemon, apple and tea
3
Q
Common acids used in the lab
A
HCI and H2 SO 4
4
Q
Acids always contain
A
Hydrogen
5
Q
Bases
A
A chemical opposite an acid, turns red litmus blue, alkalis
6
Q
Common everyday bases
A
Bleach and toothpaste
7
Q
Irritant
A
Substances that cause slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body.
8
Q
corrosive
A
Can cause corrosion or eating away of a material
9
Q
Neutral
A
not an acid or a a base
10
Q
pH Scale
A
Used to measure the strength of acids and bases
11
Q
Substances with a pH of 7
A
neutral
12
Q
Substances 6 and lower
A
Acid
13
Q
Substance with a pH more then 8
A
base
