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7F Acids and Alkalis
Key words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acid | Acid A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+) |
| Base | A substance that releases hydroxide ions (OH-) |
| Alkali | A soluble base |
| Caution | To be careful |
| Diluted | Adding water to make less concentrated |
| Toxic | Poisonous |
| Irritant | Cause soreness or sting |
| Concentrated | A solvent containing a large amount of solute |
| Precaution | A procedure to avoid harm |
| Indicator | A dye that changes colour at different pH |
| Neutral | pH = 7 |
| pH | The hydrogen ion concentration (integers represent multiples of 10) |
| pH scale | 1 most acidic to 14 most alkali |
| Neutralisation | Acid and base reacting to from water and a salt |
| Salt | A positive metal ion forming an ionic bond with a negative non-metal ion (or polyatomic ion) |
| Antacid | A medicine to neutralize excess stomach acid |