Acids, Bases, and pH Indicators

Front

What is the reaction between an acid and an alkali that produces salt and water called?

Back

Neutralization

Front

What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

Back

HCl

Front

What term describes a substance that destroys solid materials through a chemical reaction?

Back

Corrosive

Front

What ion do all acids contain?

Back

H+

Front

What type of reaction is represented by the equation: Acid + Base → Salt + Water?

Back

Neutralization

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

0 to 6.9

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

Back

7.1 to 14

Front

What is a pH indicator?

Back

A substance that changes color in response to changes in pH.

Front

What color does litmus paper turn in acidic solutions?

Back

Red

Front

What color does litmus paper turn in basic solutions?

Back

Blue