Topic Test 2 Revision Flashcards
pH
A measure of how acidic or alkaline a solution is
pH scale
0-14
A low number on the pH scale is…
Acidic
A high number on the pH scale is….
Alkaline
What pH are neutral substances
7
What is the pH of pure water?
7
What is an indicator?
Chemical dyes that change colour at different pH levels
What is the name of the most common indicator?
Universal Indicator
If a substance is extremely acidic, what colour would the universal indicator show?
Red
What colour would a universal indicator go if a substance is neutral?
Green
What colour would a universal indicator go if a substance is very alkaline?
Purple
Two ways to measure pH
- Indicator
- pH probe
What is the benefit of using a pH probe in comparison to an indicator?
Is more accurate and precise as it does not involve human judgement.
What is an acid?
Any substance that forms an aqueous solution with a pH of less than 7
Why are acids an aqueous solution?
They release hydrogen ions in water which makes the solution acidic
What is a base?
Any substance with a pH greater than 7
Alkalis are a subgroup of ________
Bases
What makes a base an alkali?
Soluble in water
What happens when we react an acid and a base together?
We get a neutralization reaction
What does a neutralization reaction produce?
Salt and water
Hydroxide
HCI
HCI
Hydroxide