7.1 The characteristic properties of acids and bases

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Define base

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proton acceptor

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Define acid

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proton donors

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What are the products when acid react with metals?

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Acids react with metals to produce hydrogen gas and a salt.

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What are the products formed when acids react with alkali?

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Salt and water

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What are the products formed when acids react with metal carbonates?

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Acids react with metal carbonates to produce carbon dioxide, water, and a salt.

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Colour of litmus in acid

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red

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Thymolphthalein colour in acid

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colourless

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Methyl orange colour in acid

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Red

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Metal oxides or hydroxides are ......................... .

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Bases

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Soluble bases are called

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alkali