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Acids and Bases
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12
Science
Not Applicable
11/09/2012

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Term
Name the atom that all acids contain
Definition
Hydrogen atoms
Term
What do acids release when they dislove in water?
Definition
Hydrogen ions (H+)
Term
Name three acids we regulary use in the school laboratory?
Definition
Hydrochloric acid, Sulfuric acid and Nitric acid
Term
What causes indigestion?
Definition
Indigestion is caused by acid rising up into the oesophagus
Term
How can indigestion be treated?
Definition
Indigestion (a.k.a heart burn) can be treated by taking an antacid tablet. This treatment works because the tablet is an alkali and when it enters a stomach with indigestion it nuetralises the excess acid.
Term
What do bases release when they are dissolved in water?
Definition
Hydroxide ions (OH-)
Term
What is an alkali?
Definition
A soluable base
Term
What is the ph range for an acid?
Definition
0-6.9
Term
What is the ph range for a base?
Definition
7.1-14
Term
What is nuetral on the ph scale?
Definition
7 (e.g. water)
Term
Finish the equation?
Acid + _____ ---> ______ + _____
Definition
Acid + Base ---> Salt + Water
Term
ACID/SALT PRODUCED

Hydrochloric acid = _________
_________ = Sulfates
Nitric acid = ________
Definition
ACID/SALT PRODUCED

Hydrochloric acid = Chlorides
Sulfuric acid = Sulfates
Nitric acid = Nitrates
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