Chapter 5😃 - Chem Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pH scale
A
A # scale that shows how acidic or basic a substance is.
2
Q
Acid numbers on the pH scale and colour
A
Under 7, Red
3
Q
Base numbers on the pH scale and colour
A
Above 7, Blue
4
Q
Properties of ONLY acids
A
- Sour
- Blue litmus -> Red
- Releases H+
- Corrodes Metal
- Reacts with metal
5
Q
Properties of ONLY Bases
A
- Bitter
- Red Litmus -> Blue
- Releases (OH-)
6
Q
SHARED properties of Acids and Bases
A
- Conducts Electricity
- Dissolves in Water
- Can Burn or Irrate skin
7
Q
Acid precipitation definition
A
Precipitation that has a pH under 5.6
8
Q
Acid leeching definition
A
When acids disolve into metals found in the soil
