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

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