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Acids can be Neutralised by Bases (or Alkalis) Flashcards

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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

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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

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What is neutralisation?

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The reaction between an acid and a base

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Acid + base —>

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Salt + water

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Neutralisation can also be seen in terms of H+ and OH- ions:

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H+ + OH- —> H2O

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What happens when an acid neutralises a base?

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The products are neutral - pH of 7

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