SC8 Flashcards
What colour does litmus paper turn in an alkaline solution
blue
What colour does litmus paper turn in an acidic solution
red
What colour does methyl orange turn in an alkaline solution
yellow
What colour does methyl orange turn in an acidic solution
red
What colour does phenolphthalein turn in an alkaline solution
pink
What colour does phenolphthalein turn in an acidic solution
colourless
Name all the types of indicators
-universal indicator
-litmus paper
-methyl orange
-phenolphthalein
What are polyatomic ions
formed when small groups of atoms held together by covalent bonds lose/gain electrons
Give some examples of polyatomic ions
OH-, NO3-
What do acids produce an excess of when dissolved in water
hydrogen ions
what does a higher number of hydrogen ions in a certain volume mean
higher concentration of hydrogen ions
what does a higher concentration of hydrogen ions mean
more acidic/lower PH
What does a higher concentration of hydroxide ions mean
more alkaline/higher PH
Describe a concentrated solution
lots of dissolved solute per unit volume
Describe a dilute solution
only small amount of solute