Water Analysis Part 4 Flashcards
What is the taste of acids?
They taste sour, and it is dangerous to test unknown liquids to determine if they are acidic
What do acids turn litmus paper?
Red
What is the pH of acids and what is a key property?
pH of less than 7, and are corrosive
What do acids form when reacting with alkalis?
Salt and water
What do acids form when reacting with metal oxides?
Salt and water
What do acids form when reacting with metals?
Hydrogen and a salt
What do acids form when reacting with carbonates?
Salt, water and carbon dioxide
What is a use and source of hydrochloric acid?
Found in stomach acid, helps in digestion of food
Where is sulphuric acid found?
In car batteries
What is the use of nitric acid?
Used to etch metal
What is the use of ethanoic/acetic acid?
Used in vinegar
Where is citric acid found?
In citrus fruits as fruit juice
Where are carbonic and phosphoric acids found?
In fizzy drinks
What are bases and what can they form?
Often solids, but can form aqueous solutions called alkalis
Where are alkalis commonly present in?
Kitchen cleaners, floor cleaners and detergent
