Acids and Bases Flashcards
All acids in a solution form has _______ ions.
Hydrogen.
Taste of acids
Bitter (sour).
How would a solution be acidic?
If it has more hydrogen ions than hydroxide.
What would the pH be if the solution was neutral?
7.
Range of pH scale
1 - 14.
pH of what is acidic
Less than 7.
How many hydrogen and hydroxide ions are there if it is neutral?
Equal amounts of a number greater than 1.
pH level of what is basic?
More than 7.
How can you find out if a solution is acidic or basic?
Litmus paper or universal indicator.
What do the colours on litmus paper mean?
Red is acidic. Blue is basic. If the solution is neutral the paper will stay the same colour as original.
What can litmus paper tell us?
Litmus can only tell us if the solution is acidic or basic. It cannot tell yes its pH. So it cannot tell us how acidic or how basic a given solution is.
What can universal indicator tell you?
Universal indicator gives a range of colours depending on the pH of the solution. The colour ranges from red to purple.
1 - 2
Red
3 - 4
Orange
5 - 6
Yellow
