acids and bases Flashcards
define acids
proton donors to form H+
define bases
proton acceptors to form OH-
state the difference between weak and strong acids
weak acids oxidises completely in water to release the most protons
what is the colour shown when methyl orange is added to an acid
red
what is the colour shown when litmus paper is added to an acid
red
what forms when an acid reacts with a base
salt + water
acid + metal ->
salt + hydrogen
acid + metal carbonate ->
salt + carbon dioxide + water
define alkali
bases soluble in water
what is the colour shown when methyl orange is added to a base
yellow
what is the colour shown when litmus paper is added to a base
blue
what is the colour shown when phenolphthalein is added to a base
pink
what is the colour shown when phenolphthalein is added to an acid
colourless
what is the colour shown when phenolphthalein is added to a neutral solution
colourless
list 7 bases
- metal hydroxides
- metal carbonates
- most of metal oxides
- ammonia
- ammonium hydroxide
- ammonium carbonate
- metal hydrogen carbonate