Chemistry Acids and Alkalis Flashcards
1
Q
Neutralisation
A
A reaction between an acid and a base
2
Q
Acid
A
A source of H + ions in solution
3
Q
Base
A
A substance that reacts with an acid
4
Q
Alkali
A
A source of OH - ions in solution
5
Q
Indicator
A
A substance that changes colour when added to acidic or alkaline solutions
6
Q
Salt
A
An ionic compound composed of metal and
non-metal ions
7
Q
Soluble
A
A substance that dissolves to form a
solution
8
Q
Insoluble
A
A substance that does not dissolve
9
Q
pH
A
A measure of acidity and alkalinity of a
solution
10
Q
Precipitate
A
A solid substance formed in a liquid
11
Q
Ion
A
A charged particle formed from the gain or
loss of electrons
