Acids
What does a strong acid feel like to touch?
Never safe to touch.
Can cause burning, irritation, or pain.
What does a base feel like to touch?
Slipery
What is the color of litmus paper when the substance is an acid?
What is Red.
The ion responsible for acidity in water.
H+
What is a strong Acid on the pH scale?
0-3
What color is the litmus paper, when you have a base?
Blue
What is the color of litmus paper when the substance is a base?
Blue
A common household base used in baking.
Baking soda
What is weak acid on the pH scale?
What color is a base when mixed with Phenophalen?
Pink
What is Neutral on the pH scale?
7
A weak acid found in lemons.
Citric Acid
What does acid mix with to neutralize?
Base
What's the highest number a base can be on the pH scale?
14
What is the range of acid's on the pH scale?
0-7 (6.9)
This is produced when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate.
CO2
true or false
All acids are dangerous to touch
False
Strong acids are very dangerous, but weak acids like vinegar or lemon juice are safe to touch in small amounts.
What household item could be a base?
What number is the range of numbers to be a base?
7-14
When an acid and a base react to form water and salt, the reaction is called…
Neutralization