Chemistry of Life Flashcards

Front

Reactant in the reaction Li₂CO₃ → Li₂O + CO₂

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Li₂CO₃.

Front

In the following reaction, H₂SO₄ is the ________. SO₃ + H₂O → H₂SO₄.

Back

product.

Front

True or false: The following equation is balanced?

Back

True.

Front

True or false: both acids and bases conduct electricity?

Back

True.

Front

Bases turn litmus paper what color?

Back

Blue.

Front

Seawater, with a pH of 8, is a what?

Back

Base.

Front

How do acids taste?

Back

Sour.

Front

On a pH scale, what is considered an acid?

Back

Less than 7.

Front

A substance that releases hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

Back

Base.

Front

Plastic is a __________ _____________.

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Synthetic polymer.