pH Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ratio of hydrogen and hydroxide ions in a neutral solution
A
even
2
Q
What is the ratio of hydrogen and hydroxide ions in a acidic solution
A
More H+ ions then OH-
3
Q
What is the ratio of hydrogen and hydroxide ions in a alkaline solution
A
More OH- ions then H+
4
Q
What is the dissociation equation
A
H20 (reversible arrow) H+ + OH-
5
Q
What neutralises acids
A
metal oxides, hydroxides and carbonates
6
Q
What happens when a base (metal oxides, hydroxides or carbonates ) dissolves in water
A
alkaline solution
7
Q
What happens when a non metal dissolves in water
A
acidic solution
8
Q
What happens when a metal dissolves in water
A
alkaline solution
9
Q
metal oxide + water forms?
A
Metal hydroxide