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Acids, bases and indicators

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Introduction to acids and bases

1. **Acids** Acids are substances that produce hydrogen ions (H⁺) when dissolved in water. **Characteristics of acids** - Most have a sour taste. - Have a pH below 7. - Turn blue litmus paper red. - Some react with metals to produce hydrogen gas. - Some are…

The pH Scale

# pH SCALE AND pH CHART ### Meaning of pH pH is a measure of how acidic, neutral or alkaline a solution is. The pH scale ranges from **0 to 14**. ### Categories of the pH Scale 1. **Acidic solutions:** Have a pH below 7. 2. **Neutral solutions:** Have a pH of…

Properties of Acids

# PROPERTIES OF ACIDS ## Investigating the Reaction of Dilute Acids with Metals ### Aim To investigate how different metals react with dilute acids and identify the gas produced. ### Requirements - Four test tubes - Test tube rack - Eight splints - Box of…

Properties of Bases

# PROPERTIES OF BASES ### Meaning of Bases A base is a substance that reacts with an acid to produce salt and water only. - Most metallic oxides and metallic hydroxides have basic properties. - Some bases dissolve in water, while others do not. - Bases that…

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