acids bases and salts Flashcards
define acid
an acid is a substance which produces hydrogen ions, when it is dissolved water
define alkali
an alkali is a substance which produces hydroxide ions, when it is dissolved in water
physical properties of acids
1) taste sour
2) conduct electricity in aqueous state
physical properties of alkalis
1) taste bitter
2) conduct electricity in aqueous state
3) feels soapy
can acid and alkalis conduct electricity?
acid and alkalis can conduct electricity as the ions are able to move and carry electric current
colour changes in universal indicator for acid
green to red
colour changes in litmus paper for acid
blue to red
colour changes for alkali in universal indicator
green to violet
colour changes for alkali in litmus paper
red to blue
acid + reactive metal (except copper, silver, gold) –> ?
salt + hydrogen gas (H2)
acid + metal carbonate —-> ?
salt + water + CO2
acid + metal oxide —-> ?
salt + water
acid + alkali —> ?
salt + water
ionic eqn for neutralisation
H+ (aq) + OH- (aq) —> H20 (L)
alkali + ammonium salt —> ?
salt + water + ammonia gas (NH3)