Ions Flashcards
which ions do acids release in solution?
h+ (hydrogen)
which ions do alkalis release in solution?
OH- (hydroxide)
what is the ph of an acid solution solution
ph0-6
what is the ph of an alkaline solution
ph 8-14
an acid with ph 3 is diluted by a factor of 10. new ph?
pH 4
predict the colour of universal indicator in a strong alkaline solution
dark blue or purple
what does litmus turn in alkalis
blue
what colour change happens in phenolphthalein as it goes from acid to alkaline
colourless to pink
what does methyl orange in an acid?
red
how is concentrated acid different to a dilute acid
more acid is dissolved per dm3
describe strong acid
an acid that is completely dissociated into a solution
give an example of a strong acid
hydrochloric acid
describe a weak acid
an acid that partially dissociates in solution
formula for sulphuric acid
H2SO4
what is an alkali
a base which is soluble in. water