C4 Chemical Changes Flashcards
What ph is acids on the ph scale
1 - 6
What ph is a neutral on the ph scale
7
What ph are alkalis on the ph scale
8 - 14
What ions does an acid form in water
H+ ions
What ions does alkalis form in water
OH- ions
What is the neutralisation equation
Acid + base —> salt + water
What are the colours for litmus paper
Blue in alkalis and red in acids
What are the colours for the phenolphthalein indicator
Pink in alkalis and colourless in acids
What are the colours for the methyl orange indicator
Yellow in alkalis and red acids
Ionisation of hydrochloric acid
HCl —> H+ + NO3-
What is a strong acid
An acid that fully ionises in water for example hydrochloric acid
What is a weak acid
An acid that does not fully ionise/partly ionise in water
Can a weak acid reaction be reversed
Yes a weak acid reaction is reversible which sets up an equilibrium