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Acids, Bases and Salts

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A flashcard deck covering the key concepts of acids, bases, and salts, including their properties, reactions, and uses.

What's the taste of acids?

Sour taste
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Term
Definition
What's the taste of acids?
Sour taste
What is the taste of a base?
Bitter
What is the effect of an acid on litmus paper?
Turns red
What is the effect of a base on litmus paper?
Turns blue
What is the role of an indicator in chemistry?
An indicator is a substance that changes color in response to a chemical reaction, indicating the presence of an acid or a base.
What is the reaction between an acid and a base called?
Neutralization reaction

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TermDefinition
What's the taste of acids?
Sour taste
What is the taste of a base?
Bitter
What is the effect of an acid on litmus paper?
Turns red
What is the effect of a base on litmus paper?
Turns blue
What is the role of an indicator in chemistry?
An indicator is a substance that changes color in response to a chemical reaction, indicating the presence of an acid or a base.
What is the reaction between an acid and a base called?
Neutralization reaction
What is the product of a neutralization reaction called?
A salt and water
What is the pH scale?
A scale used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution, with a range from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic).
What is the pH of a neutral solution?
7
What is the effect of an acid on the pH of a solution?
Decreases the pH
What is the pH range for acids?
pH < 7
What is the pH range for acids?
pH < 7
What is the taste of a base (alkali)?
Bitter
What is the pH range for acids?
pH < 7
What is the pH range for bases (alkalis)?
pH > 7
What are the common uses of acids in industrial applications?
Production of fertilizers, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and dyes