Section 4 - Pgs 50-58 Flashcards
What numbers does the pH scale go from and to?
0 to 14
What is the neutral pH?
7
What is the strongest possible acid pH?
O
What is the strongest possible alkali pH?
14
Give an example of a strong acid.
Car battery acid
Give an example of a weak acid.
Vinegar, Lemon juice
Give an example of a strong alkali.
Caustic soda, Bleach
Give an example of a weak alkali.
Washing up liquid
What is an indicator?
A dye that changes colour depending onthe pH it is in.
Give 4 examples of indicators.
- Universal indicator
- Litmus paper
- Phenolphthalein
- Methyl orange
Describe the colour of universal indicator in acidic, neutral and alkaline conditions.
Acidic: Red
Neutral: Green
Alkaline: Blue
Describe the colour of litmus paper in acidic, neutral and alkaline conditions.
Acidic: Red
Neutral: Purple
Alkaline: Blue
Describe the colour of phenolphthalein in acidic and alkaline conditions.
Acidic: Colourless
Alkaline: Pink
Describe the colour of methyl orange in acidic and alkaline conditions.
Acidic: Red
Alkaline: Yellow
What is an acid a source of?
H+ ions
What is an alkali a source of?
OH- ions
What is the differnce between alkalis and bases?
Alkalis are soluble bases
Acid + Base ->
Acid + Base -> Salt + Water
Give a half-equation for a neutralisation reaction.
H+ + OH- -> H2O
Acid + Metal oxide ->
Acid + Metal oxide -> Salt + Water
Acid + Metal carbonate ->
Acid + Metal carbonate -> Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide
E.g. Hydrochloric acid + Copper oxide ->
Hydrochloric acid + Copper oxide -> Copper chloride + Water
E.g. Nitric acid + Calium carbonate ->
Nitric acid + Calium carbonate -> Calcium nitrate + Water + Carbon dioxide
What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?
HCl