Topic 8: acids and bases Flashcards
1
Q
Bronsted lowry acid and bases
A
Bronsted lowry acid is a substance that can donate a proton, base is one that can accept a proton
2
Q
What is amphiprotic and give example
A
Water - can act as both an acid and a base
3
Q
What colour is the litmus indicator in acidic and alkaline solution
A
red - acidic
blue - alkaline
4
Q
Phenolphthalein indicator colours
A
colourless - acidic
pink - alkaline
5
Q
Methyl orange indicator colours
A
Red - acidic
yellow - alkaline
6
Q
What are the three neutralization reactions
A
With hydroxides to form a salt and water
With metal oxides to form a salt and water
With ammonia to form a salt (NH3)
