Unit 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Predict the products of the following acid-base neutralization reaction
HCl + NaOH –> _________ + _________
A
HCl + NaOH –> NaCl + H2O
2
Q
What two products are formed from an acid/base reaction
A
Salt & water
3
Q
What is the pH scale and what does it measure
A
pH scale determines exact concentration of H+ and OH- ions
pH 1-14
4
Q
List the characteristics of acids and bases
A
Acids- sour taste, pH 1-6
Bases- bitter taste, pH 8-14, slippery
5
Q
List common tests used to indicate acids and bases
A
pH paper “strips”, litmus paper, red cabbage juice
6
Q
List the formula name for common acids and bases
A
HCl- hydrochloric acid
NaOH- sodium hydroxide
