Unit 11 - Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
What color does litmus paper turn if a substance is acidic?
A
Red
2
Q
What color does litmus paper turn if a substance is basic?
A
Blue
3
Q
What pH is a substance that is acidic?
A
Less than 7
4
Q
What pH is a substance that is basic?
A
Greater than 7
5
Q
What is a substance with a pH equal to 7 considered?
A
Neutral
6
Q
What do all Bronsted-Lowry acids have in common?
A
They donate a hydrogen ion (H+)
7
Q
What do all Bonsted Lowry bases have in common?
A
They accept a hydrogen ion (H+)
8
Q
Why is water amphoteric?
A
Because it can act as an acid and a base, depending on which other compound it is paired with
9
Q
Do acids have greater [H+] or [OH-]?
A
Greater [H+]
10
Q
Do bases have greater [H+] or [OH-]?
A
Greater [OH-]
