Acids and Bases Flashcards

A solution with a pH of 5 is an ______.

What is a solution that has an excess of hydrogen ions?

Which substance is slightly basic?

Which one is more acidic?

What is a solution that has excess of hydroxide ions?

Phenolphthalein is an indicator that turns pink when added to an acidic solution.

A positive test for an acid is when blue litmus paper turns ______.

If a solution placed on a sheet of metal creates bubbles, the solution is most likely what?

What type of reaction occurs when an acid and a base combine to create a salt and water?

Acids

Acids are solutions with a pH of 5 or lower, indicating an increase in hydrogen ions.
A solution that feels slippery is associated with bases, not acids.
Gastric juice is more acidic than acid rain and rainwater, playing a critical role in digestion.

Bases

Bases have a slippery feel, which is a characteristic descriptor.
A solution with an excess of hydroxide ions is classified as a base.
Antacids are examples of slightly basic substances that neutralize stomach acid.

Indicators and Tests

Phenolphthalein is a pH indicator that turns pink in basic solutions, indicating the presence of hydroxide ions.
A positive test for acidity occurs when blue litmus paper turns red upon contact with an acidic solution.
The presence of bubbles when a solution is placed on a metal typically indicates an acidic reaction.

Neutralization Reaction

Neutralization is the chemical reaction that occurs when an acid and a base combine to produce salt and water, helping to balance pH levels and overly acidic or basic conditions.

Test your knowledge on acids and bases with these coloring flashcards. Each card provides a key term related to the characteristics of acids and bases, along with their definitions. This quiz is perfect for reinforcing your understanding of these fundamental concepts in chemistry.