Acids Bases and Salts Flashcards
What are indicators?
Indicators are Chemicals which change color in acidic/neutral/alkaline solutions
Examples of Indicators
Blue/Red Litmus and Universal Indicator
Color of Red Litmus Paper in Acidic Solution
Red
Color of Red Litmus Paper in Alkaline Solution
Blue
Color of Red Litmus Paper in Neutral Solution
Red
Color of Blue Litmus Paper in Acidic Solution
Red
Color of Blue Litmus Paper in Alkaline Solution
Blue
Color of Blue Litmus paper in neutral solution
Blue
Explain Universal Indicator
can be used to measure ph as the color can be matched to the PH color chart
Explain PH Meter
PH meter measures ph accurately upto 1 decimal place
What is an Acid?
An acid dissolves in water producing Hydrogen Ion(H+)
What in Alkali
And Alkali dissolves in water producing Hydroxide Ions(OH-)
What’s ionized in water?
Strong Acid/Alkali
What is not ionized in water?
Weak Acid/Alkali
Examples of Strong Acid
Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid