Cemistry Acids And Bases Flashcards
Sulphuric acid chemical formula
H2SO4
Hydrochloric acid chemical formula
HCl
Nitric acid chemical formula
HNO3
Carbonic acid chemical formula
H2CO3
Phosphoric acid chemical formula
H3PO4
What does the pH scale do
Measures how acidic or basic a substance is.It ranges from 0 to 14
What does a pH lower than 7 show
The solution is an acid
What does a pH higher than 7 show
A base or alkaline
If a pH is 7 what is it
Neutral
Strong acids have a (…) pH than weak acids and strong bases have a (…) ph than bases
- LOWER
- LOWER
Is 7 on the pH scale acidic or basic
It is neither acidic or basic
Why do scientists sue the pH scale
Use to show the strength of an acid or base
How is pH measured
By dipping litmus paper not a solution such as water or other substances
What are chemicals called that are very basic or acidic
They are called “reactive”
What are examples of acidic and basic substances
- Household drain cleaners contain Iye, a alkaline very reactive
- vinegar and lemon juice are candid ich substances
- laundry detergents and ammonia are basic