ACIDS
Acidic compounds give foods a _____ taste
sour taste
A base has a pH that is...
greater than 7
What is neutralization?
The reaction of an acid and a base to form salt and water
When doing a titration, where is the base placed?
In the conical flask
An acid has a pH that is...
less than 7
What is an indicator?
Something which changes colour based on the pH of the solution which it is in
Fill in the blanks below:
Acid + Base ---> ________ + ______
salt and water
When doing a titration, where is the acid placed?
In the burette
An acid turns red litmus paper what colour...
red! It doesnt change
The part of the pH scale that determines a base.
8 - 14
The meaning of the letter H in pH.
Hydrogen
An acid turns blue litmus paper what colour?
Red
What is the pH of water?
pH7
One example of a base is...
baking soda, bleach, NaOH, indigestion tablet, drain cleaner
A solution that is neither acidic nor basic is called...
Neutral
A base turns red litmus paper what colour?
Blue
Two examples of acids are
Vinegar, lemons, pop, coffee, batteries
Of these two, this is the strongest base:
Solution A with a pH of 13 or Solution B with a pH of 8
Solution A with a pH of 13
Name a common salt which is used for cooking
Table salt/Sodium chloride
What is the chemical formula of hydrochloric acid?
HCl