chemistry Flashcards
what do the following symbols mean?
(s)
(L)
(g)
(aq)
solid
liquid
gas
soluble
what is precipitate
a substance that is insoluble
what is an ion
a atom with a positive or negative charge
what is neutralisation
when an acid and a base react to produce water and a salt
what ions do acids form when dissolved in water
H+ hydrogen
what ions do alkalis form when dissolved in water
OH- hydroxide
what numbers on the ph scale are acidic
1-6
what numbers on the ph scale are alkali
8-14
what number on the ph scale is neutral
7
what is a base that is soluble in water
an alkali
what is an indicator
a substance that changes colour when added to a acid or alkali
what is HASH2O
hydroxide + acid -> ___ + salt and water
e.g. beryllium hydroxide + nitric acid –> beryllium nitrate + h2o
soluble
something that can dissolve
insoluble
something that cant dissolve
solvent
the liquid in which a solute dissolves to make a solution