What are Acids and Bases? Flashcards
1
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ion
A
an atom that is charged
2
Q
H+
A
hydrogen ion
3
Q
OH-
A
hydroxide ion
4
Q
Acids…
A
- they release H+ in water
- taste sour
- corrosive
- conduct electricity
5
Q
examples of acids…
A
sulphuric acid, vinegar, lemon juice, anything that has citrus, grapefruit, apples, tomatoes, soda, battery acid
6
Q
Bases…
A
- release OH- in water
- taste bitter
- feels slippery
- corrosive conduct electricity
7
Q
bases examples…
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soap, baking soda, ammonia, bleach, antacid
8
Q
pH scale
A
- it is a system of numbers from 0 to 14
- around the center, or number 7, would be neutral, substances that are not acids or bases
- anything below 7 is acidic
- anything above 7 is basic
9
Q
how do you find out what number something is on the pH scale
A
you take a special kind of paper called litmus paper and dip it into the substance. the paper has a coating so after it is soaked in the substance it will change colors.
