Chap 26: Acids And Bases Flashcards
3 Types of acid and examples
Citric acid-citrus fruit
Ethanoic acid-vinegar
Carbonic acid-fizzy drinks
Lab acids
Hydrochloric acid
Sulphuric acid
Hydrochloric acid
HCl
Sulphuric acid
H2SO4
Alkali
A base soluble in water
4 everyday examples of bases
Toothpaste
Soap
Bleach
Oven cooking
Lab bases
Sodium Hydroxide
Calcium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide
NaOH
Calcium hydroxide
CAOH2
Indicator
A chemical that shows by means of color change whether a substance is an acid or a base
What happens to Litmus paper?
An acid turns blue litmus paper red and a base turns red litmus paper blue
Explain the pH scale
Goes from 0-14
Tells how strong or weak an acid or a base is
Neutral= pH 7
AcidpH7
Acid + Base=
Salt and water
Hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide=
Sodium chloride + water
HCL + NaOH = NaCl + H2O
NaCl + H2O