Chemistry Class: Acids and Bases

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Which of the following is a property of acids?

  • Contain hydroxide ions (OH⁻)
  • Slippery texture
  • Sour taste (correct)
  • Bitter taste

Bases turn blue litmus paper red.

False (B)

What gas is produced when acids react with metals?

hydrogen gas

Acids react with carbonates to release __________ gas.

<p>carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following properties with either acids or bases:

<p>Sour taste = Acids Bitter taste = Bases Contain hydrogen ions (H⁺) = Acids Contain hydroxide ions (OH⁻) = Bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Acid

A substance that tastes sour, turns blue litmus paper red, and releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution.

Base

A substance that tastes bitter, feels slippery, and releases hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution.

Indicator

A substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or a base.

Neutralization reaction

A reaction between an acid and a base that neutralizes both substances.

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pH scale

The measure of how acidic or basic a solution is, with a pH of 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most basic.

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Study Notes

Indicators

  • Indicators are substances that change color in the presence of acids or bases.

Properties of Acids

  • Acids have a sour taste.
  • Acid molecules contain hydrogen ions (H+).
  • Acids react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.
  • Acids react with carbonates to release carbon dioxide gas.
  • Blue litmus turns red in an acid.

Uses of Acids

  • Used in the production of fertilizers.
  • Used in the production of explosives, oil purification, and medicines.
  • Used in the preparation of various chloride salts.
  • Used in batteries (e.g., sulfuric acid).
  • Used for water sterilization.
  • Used in making white paper from wood pulp.

Properties of Bases (Alkalines)

  • Bases have a bitter taste.
  • Bases are slippery to the touch.
  • Bases contain hydroxide ions (OH-).
  • Metal oxides are generally basic.

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