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Chapter 15 Vocab.
Chemical Compounds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Salt | An ionic compound formed from the positive ion of a base and the negative ion of an acid. |
| Indicator | A substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or base. |
| pH | A measure of hydronium ion concentration in a solution. |
| Acid | Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water. |
| Base | Any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water. |
| Hydrocarbon | Organic compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen. |
| Organic Compound | Covalent compounds composed of carbon-based molecules. |
| Neutralization Reaction | The reaction between acids and bases. |