Acids and Bases Flashcards
Solution
a well mixed mixture that contains a solute and a solvent/
Solvent
a substance that dissolves a solute
Solute
the minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent
Colloid
a solution that has particles ranging between 1 and 1000 nano meters in diameter, yet are still able to remain evenly distributed throughout the solution.
Suspension
when particles are big enough to eventually settle
Acid
a chemical substance whose aqueous solutions are characterized by a sour taste, the ability to turn blue litmus red, and the ability to react with bases and certain metals (like calcium) to form salts. Aqueous solutions of acids have a pH of less than 7.
Base
a substance that tastes bitter, feels slippery, and turns red litmus paper blue
Unsaturated Solution
a mixture that contains less dissolved solute that is possible at a given temperature
Saturated Solution
a mixture that contains as much dissolved solute as is possible at a given temperature.
Supersaturated solution
a solution that contains more solute than it would under normal conditions.
Many soaps, drain cleaner, shampoos, and anmonia are all examples of what?
Bases
Lemon juice, many foods, soda and coffee are all examples of what?
Acids
Name the base range on the pH scale
7-14
Name the acid range on the pH scale
0-7
Where is water
7
