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Acids, Bases and Salts

A flashcard deck covering the key concepts of acids, bases, and salts, including their properties, reactions, and uses.

Key Terms

Term
Definition
What's the taste of acids?
Sour taste
What is the taste of a base?
Bitter
What is the effect of an acid on litmus paper?
Turns red
What is the effect of a base on litmus paper?
Turns blue
What is the role of an indicator in chemistry?
An indicator is a substance that changes color in response to a chemical reaction, indicating the presence of an acid or a base.
What is the reaction between an acid and a base called?
Neutralization reaction
TermDefinition
What's the taste of acids?
Sour taste
What is the taste of a base?
Bitter
What is the effect of an acid on litmus paper?
Turns red
What is the effect of a base on litmus paper?
Turns blue
What is the role of an indicator in chemistry?
An indicator is a substance that changes color in response to a chemical reaction, indicating the presence of an acid or a base.
What is the reaction between an acid and a base called?
Neutralization reaction
What is the product of a neutralization reaction called?
A salt and water
What is the pH scale?
A scale used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution, with a range from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic).
What is the pH of a neutral solution?
7
What is the effect of an acid on the pH of a solution?
Decreases the pH
What is the pH range for acids?
pH < 7
What is the pH range for acids?
pH < 7
What is the taste of a base (alkali)?
Bitter
What is the pH range for acids?
pH < 7
What is the pH range for bases (alkalis)?
pH > 7
What are the common uses of acids in industrial applications?
Production of fertilizers, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and dyes