acids and bases. acids an acid is any compound that increases the number of hydrogen ions when...
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Acids and bases
Acids
An acid is any compound that increases the number of hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
Solution tastes sour Can change the color
of certain compounds
Properties of acids
Many acids are corrosive (destroy body tissue and clothing)
Many are also poisonous Solutions of acids conduct an electric
current Turns blue litmus paper red
Uses of acids Sulfuric acid – industrial
chemical used in the production of
Metals Paper Paint Detergents Fertilizers Car batteries
Nitric acid
Fertilizers Rubber Plastics
Uses of acids
Hydrochloric acid
Metals Keep swimming pools
free of algae Stomach acid – aids in
digestion Citric acid/ascorbic acid
Orange juice Carbonic acid/phosphoric
acid
“bite” to soft drinks
Bases
A base is any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water
Solution tastes bitter, feels slippery
Can change the color of certain compounds
Properties of bases
Many bases are corrosive Solutions of bases can conduct an electric
current Changes the color of litmus paper blue
Uses of bases
Sodium hydroxide used in Soap Paper Oven cleaners Products to unclog
drains Calcium hydroxide
Cement Mortar Plaster
Uses of bases
Ammonia Household
cleaners Production of
fertilizers Magnesium
hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide Antacids to treat
heartburn
Acids and bases neutralize one another
Acids and bases neutralize one another because of the H+ of the acid and the OH- of the base react to form water, H2O.
If the water is evaporated, these ions join to form a compound called a salt.
pH scale Indicators such as litmus paper, and red cabbage juice, can identify whether a solution contains an acid or baseThe pH of a solution is a measure of the hydronium ion concentration in the solutionA pH of 7 is neutral, meaning neither acidic or basicBasic solutions have a pH greater than 7Acidic solutions have a pH less than 7