INV 13 Acids and bases FLASHCARD

Front

What color does an acid turn litmus paper?

Back

Red

Front

Which ion is more present in a basic solution?

Back

OH- (Hydroxide ion)

Front

What is the range of the pH scale?

Back

0-14

Front

Is NaOH an acid or a base?

Back

Base

Front

What is a substance with a pH less than 7 called?

Back

Acid

Front

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

Back

7

Front

What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

Back

HCl

Front

What is the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide?

Back

NaOH

Front

What is the effect of acids on metals?

Back

Acids can react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.

Front

What is a common property of bases?

Back

They feel slippery and can turn red litmus paper blue.