Acids Flashcards
gain basic knowledge of chemical acids, bases and pH (17 cards)
How do hydronium ions form?
When a hydrogen ion separates from the acid and bonds with a water molecule.
What is an acid?
Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water.
What does an acid taste like?
Sour
What food is an example of an acid?
lemon, lime, soda
Will they react with some metals?
Yes, to produce hydrogen gas.
Are acids corrosive?
Yes, they destroy body tissue. Skin will burn and sting.
Will acids conduct electricity?
Yes, because of the water ions?
Are most acids poisonous?
Yes
What color will acids change to using litmus paper?
RED
What pH is a super acidic substance?
1
What pH range is acid on pH paper?
1-6
How is sulfuric acid used?
paper, paint, car battery
How is nitric acid used in farming?
to make fertilizers
How does hydrochloric acid react to ore?
It extracts metals from ores.
Where in the body is hydrochloric acid?
stomach
Vitamin C is ascorbic acid, what juice can it be found in?
orange juice
What happened to the egg white in the test tube when acid was added and mixed?
The egg whites turned white and solid.
