compoundss, acidss and alkalis Flashcards
chemical reactionss, acids and alkalis
complete the equation
magnesium+oxygen–>
magnesium oxide
complete the equation
zinc+oxygen–>
zinc oxide
complete the equation
carbon+oxygen–>
carbon dioxide
complete the equation
sulfur+oxygen–>
sulfur dioxide
what pH do metal oxides have
they always have a pH greater than 7
what pH do non-metals have
their pH will always be less than 7
what colour do alkaline substances go in universal indicator
purple or blue
what colour do acidic substances turn in universal indicator
yellow, orange or red
is alkaline metals or non-metals
metal
is acidic non-metal or metal
non-metal
what is the equation of the neutralisation reaction
metal oxide+acid–> salt+water
what is a base
a base is a substance that has a pH above 7 that is insoluble in water.
give an example of a base
magnesium oxide
describe ethonic acid( vinegar )
pH= orange, 3 or 4
acid
weak
describe citric acid( lemon juice )
pH= orange, 3 or 4
acid
weak