Chemistry Flashcards
What does Malleable mean?
Can be beaten into shape
What does ductile mean?
Can be drawn into wires
What does sonorous mean?
Makes sound a sound when hit
What does Lustrous mean?
Shiny when cut
What does acids release in solution?
H+ ions
What does bases release in solutions?
OH- ions
What does MASH stand for?
Metals react with Acids to make a salt and hydrogen gas
What does BASH stand for?
Base plus Acid gives a salt plus H2O (neutralisation)
What does MOMO stand for?
Metal burns in air (O2) to give oxides (Metal + O2 gives a Metal Oxide)
What does CASHCO stand for?
Carbonate plus Acid gives a salt plus H2O and CO2
What colour does acid go in universal indicator?
It turns red, orange ,yellow
What colour does a neutral go in Universal Indicator?
It turns green
What colour does a base turn in Universal Indicator
It turns blue or purple
What colour does blue litmus paper turn in a acid?
It turns red
What colour does blue litmus paper turn in a base?
It stays blue
What colour does blue litmus paper turn in a neutral solution?
It stays blue
What colour does red litmus paper turn in a acid?
It stays red
What colour does red litmus paper turn in a base?
It turns blue
What colour does red litmus paper turn in a neutral solution?
It stays red
What happens when hydrogen gas is put by a flame?
It reacts and makes a pop sound
What does lime water turn when testing for carbon dioxide?
It turns from clear to cloudy when bubbles appear
Why are copper and aluminium used for electrical wires?
They conduct electricity and are ductile
Why is lead used for sinkers?
Lead has a high density also because it is malleable
Why is gold used for jewellery?
Gold is lustrous and malleable
