pH Flashcards
1
Q
pH scale length
A
0 -> 14
2
Q
what is a pH scale used for
A
to measure how acidic or basic a substance is
3
Q
acidic solution
A
more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions
pH <7
4
Q
basic solution
A
more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions
pH >7
5
Q
neutral solution
A
pH = 7 e.g water
6
Q
red litmus paper + base =
A
blue paper
7
Q
blue litmus paper + acid
A
red paper
8
Q
red litmus paper + acid =
A
red paper
9
Q
blue litmus paper + base
A
blue paper