Acids, bases and salts Flashcards
What does an indicator do
Test the PH of a solution
If it has a PH of O is it an acid or an alkali
The strongest alkali
Example of a PH of 1
Car Battery acid or stomach acid
Example of a PH of 3
Vinegar, lemon juice
Example of a PH of 4
Acid rain
Example of a PH of 5
Normal rain
Example of a PH of 7
Pure water
Example of a PH of 8
Washing up liquid
Example of a PH of 9
Pancreatic juice
Example of a PH of 11
Soap powder
Example of a PH of 12
Bleach
Example of a PH of 13/14
Caustic acid (drain cleaner)
PH of 0-6 are
ACIDS
PH of 7 is
NEUTRAL
PH of 8-14
ALKALIS
What is an indicator
Change the colour depending on the PH
Acids form
H+ ions in water
An Alkali is a base that
dissolves in water
Alkali forms
OH- to make them alkaline
H+ ions make
acidic solutions
OH- ions make
alkaline
Neutralisation formula
acid + base -> salt + water
Neutralisation formula (terms)
H+ + OH- -> H20