Lesson 7: Acids and Bases Flashcards
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Acid:
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Compound that dissolved in water to form a solution with a Ph lower than 7
2
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Properties of Acids
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- Sour
- Not slippery
- Reacts and forms bubbles with metals
- Will turn or keep litmus paper red
- Conductable
- PH lower than 7
3
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Base
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- Compound that dissolves in water to form a solution with a PH higher than 7
4
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Properties of Bases
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- Bitter
- Slippery
- Turns or keeps litmus paper blue
- Conductable
- PH higher than 7
5
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PH
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- Measures the acidity of basic concentration of a substance
- Measures the number of hydrogen ions in a substance
6
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PH Indicators
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- chemicals that change color depending on the PH of the solution
Ex. Litmus paper
7
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How can you recognize an acid from its formula?
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- Starts with H or COOH at the end of formula
8
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How can you recognize a base from its formula?
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- Contain OH at the end of their formula
9
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How are bases named?
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- Like regular ionic compounds
