Acids & Bases Flashcards
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Physical and chemical properties of bases
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Physical- Slippery, bitter, good electrical conductor when dissolved
Chemical- release hydroxide ions (OH) when dissolved, can break down proteins (hair)
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Physical and chemical properties of acids
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Physical- taste sour, water soluble, good electric conductors when dissolved in water, turns blue litmus red
Chemical- very reactive and corrosive, release H+ ions when dissolved
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How to recognize formula for acids
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If it starts with hydrogen
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How to recognize formula for bases
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If it include CO or OH
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Acids and bases combine in a neutralization reaction to form …
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Salt and water
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Acids will react with metals to produce…
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Hydrogen gas