Acids And Bases Flashcards
1
Q
What does the pH scale measure?
A
How acidic or alkaline a solution is
2
Q
What is a pH lower than 7?
A
Acidic
3
Q
What is a pH higher than 7?
A
Alkaline
4
Q
What is a pH of 7?
A
Neutral
5
Q
How can you measure the pH of a solution?
A
Indicator
Using a pH probe attached to a pH meter
6
Q
Acid
A
A substance that forms an aqueous solution with pH <7
Form H+ ions in water
7
Q
Base
A
Any substance that will react with an acid to form a salt
8
Q
Alkali
A
A base that dissolves in water to form a solution with pH >7
Form OH- ions in water
9
Q
Equation when an acid reacts with a base?
A
Acid + Base —> Salt + Water
10
Q
Equation when an acid reacts with a metal oxide
A
Acid + Metal Oxide —> Salt + Water
11
Q
Equation when an acid reacts with a carbonate
A
Acid + Carbonate —> Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
