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acids and bases
acids and bases physical science
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10th Grade
02/08/2014

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acid
Definition
a substance that releases h+ ions in a water solution
Term
list some of the characteristics of a acid
Definition
acids have a sour taste
acids react with metals
acids contain hydrogen
many acids are poisonous and corrosive to the skin
Term
strong acids are assumed to ____ completely when in a water solution
Definition
dissociate
Term
list some of the strong acids
Definition
sulphuric acid
hydrolic acid
hybrobromic acid
hydroioclic acid
nitric acid
perchloric acid
Term
name the two weak acids
Definition
acetic acid vinegar
carbonic acid
Term
base
Definition
is a substance that releases oH- ions in a water solution
Term
weak acids only ____ break down
Definition
partially
Term
list some of the characteristics of a base
Definition
bases usually taste bitter
bases feel slippery
bases contain hydroxide ions
strong bases are also poisonous and corrosive to skin
Term
list some of the strong bases
Definition
lithium hydroxide
sodium hydroxide
potassium hydroxide
rubidium hydroxide
barium hydroxide
calcium hydroxide
strontium hydroxide
Term
hydroxides of group 1 and group 2 metals are what
Definition
strong all others are weak
Term
when a acid and a base react with each other what will happen
Definition
the characteristic properties of both are destroyed
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when the characteristic properties of a acid and a base are destroyed what is this called
Definition
neutralization
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what is the general formula for a acid base reaction
Definition
acid + base ---- H2O+NaCl
Term
indicators
Definition
a indicator is a compound that will change color in the presence of an acid or base
Term
blue litmus paper turns what color in a acid
Definition
red
Term
red litmus paper turns what color in a base
Definition
blue
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universal indicator (pH paper)is used for
Definition
the full pH range
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pH stands for
Definition
potential hydrogen
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pH is a measure of
Definition
how many h+ ions there are in a solution
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