Acids and bases Flashcards
1
Q
If red litmus stays red and blue litmus turns red, what is the solution.
A
An acid.
2
Q
If red litmus turns blue and blue litmus stays blue, what is the solution?
A
A base.
3
Q
If red litmus stays red and blue litmus stays red, what is the solution?
A
Neutral.
4
Q
What does pH paper do?
A
It indicates the pH of a solution.
5
Q
What is an acid on the pH scale?
A
1 - 6.9
6
Q
What is a neutral on the pH scale?
A
7, however a neutral can be from 6-8 is a weak base.
7
Q
What is a base on the pH scale?
A
7.1 - 14
8
Q
What is aqueous?
A
A solution that is mainly water.
