Acid And Alkali Flashcards
(20 cards)
What happens when we add an acid to an Alkali?
It becomes neutral!
What do you use to get rid of a wasp sting?
Vinegar
What about indigestion?
Antacid tablets
Tooth decay?
Toothpaste
Nettle sting?
Soap and water
What should you do if acid rain polluted rivers and lakes?
Calcium carbonate!
Gas that makes acid rain?
Still calcium carbonate.
Weak acids taste…
…sour
Strong acids can be…
…corrosive
Acids turn blue litmus paper…
…red
Acids have a pH scale of ** than…
**less
…seven
Acids can be…with Alkali
…neutralised
Alkali feels…
…soapy
Strong alkalis are…
Corrosive
Alkalis turn red litmus paper…
…Blue
Alkalis have a pH of ** than…
**more
…seven
Alkalis can be…with acids
…Neutralised
What is the colour of red cabbage indicator when placed in vinegar?
Red
Why is universal indicator a better indicator to use than litmus indicator?
Universal indicator gives the pH of the solution.
What colour does hydrochloric acid turn universal indicator?
Red