Acids and Bases Flashcards
What does the pH scale go from?
0-14
What is the pH scale?
How acidic or alkaline the solution is
What would the solution be called if the pH is lower?
More Acidic
What would the solution be called if the pH is higher?
Alkaline
What pH would a neutral substance be?
7
What would you use to measure the pH of the solution?
An indicator dye or a pH probe
Using a universal indicator what colour would an acid go?
Red
Using a universal indicator what colour would an alkaline go?
Purple
What do acids and bases do?
Neutralise each other
What is a base?
A solution with a pH greater than 7 that dissolves in water
What is the word equation for when an acid and a base react with each other?
acid + base = salt + water