Cemistry Acids And Bases Flashcards

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1
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Sulphuric acid chemical formula

A

H2SO4

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Hydrochloric acid chemical formula

A

HCl

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3
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Nitric acid chemical formula

A

HNO3

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4
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Carbonic acid chemical formula

A

H2CO3

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5
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Phosphoric acid chemical formula

A

H3PO4

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6
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What does the pH scale do

A

Measures how acidic or basic a substance is.It ranges from 0 to 14

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7
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What does a pH lower than 7 show

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The solution is an acid

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8
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What does a pH higher than 7 show

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A base or alkaline

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9
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If a pH is 7 what is it

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Neutral

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10
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Strong acids have a (…) pH than weak acids and strong bases have a (…) ph than bases

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  1. LOWER
  2. LOWER
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11
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Is 7 on the pH scale acidic or basic

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It is neither acidic or basic

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12
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Why do scientists sue the pH scale

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Use to show the strength of an acid or base

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13
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How is pH measured

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By dipping litmus paper not a solution such as water or other substances

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14
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What are chemicals called that are very basic or acidic

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They are called “reactive”

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15
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What are examples of acidic and basic substances

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  • Household drain cleaners contain Iye, a alkaline very reactive
  • vinegar and lemon juice are candid ich substances
  • laundry detergents and ammonia are basic
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16
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Metal + acid —>

A

Salt + hydrogen

17
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The salts of sulphuric acids are called

A

Sulphates

18
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The salts of hydrocloric acid are called

A

Chlorides

19
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The salts of nitric acid are called

A

Nitrates

20
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Metal carbonate + acid —>

A

Salt +carbon dioxide + water

21
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What are bases

A

They are the oxides or hydroxides of metals

22
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When is a base an alkali

A

When the base is soluble in water

23
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Sodium hydroxide chemical formula

A

NaOH

24
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Ammonia chemical formula

A

NH3

25
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Calcium hydroxide chemical formula

A

Ca(OH)2

26
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Sodium carbonate chemical formula

A

Na2CO3

27
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Magnesium hydroxide chemical formula

A

Mg(OH)2

28
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Ammonium hydroxide

A

NH4OH

29
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Base + acid —>

A

Salt + water