Acids can be Neutralised by Bases (or Alkalis) Flashcards
1
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What is an acid?
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A source of hydrogen ions (H+). pH of less than 7
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What is a base?
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A substance that can neutralise an acid. Alkalis are soluble bases
3
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What is an alkali?
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A source of hydroxide ions (OH-) and has a pH greater than 7
4
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What is neutralisation?
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The reaction between an acid and a base
5
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Acid + base —>
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Salt + water
6
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Neutralisation can also be seen in terms of H+ and OH- ions:
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H+ + OH- —> H2O
7
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What happens when an acid neutralises a base?
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The products are neutral - pH of 7