Acids, Bases, and Salts

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the concepts of acids, bases, and salts, as discussed in the lecture notes.

Acid

A chemical substance that donates H+ ions and has a sour taste.

Base

A substance that accepts H+ ions and has a bitter taste, feeling slippery.

Alkali

A type of base that is soluble in water and produces OH- ions.

pH scale

A scale from 0 to 14 measuring the acidity or basicity of a solution.

Neutral solution

A solution with a pH of 7, indicating it is neither acidic nor basic.

Citric Acid

An organic acid found in citrus fruits, used to produce citrates.

Sulphuric Acid

A strong acid commonly used in batteries and chemical synthesis.

Metal Oxide

A compound formed from the reaction of a metal with oxygen.

Neutralization reaction

A reaction in which an acid and a base react to form salt and water.

Salt

A compound formed when the H+ ions of an acid are replaced by metal ions.

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

A common alkali used in cleaning products and soap making.

Filtration

A process used to separate solids from liquids in a mixture.

Titration

A laboratory technique used to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or alkali.

Precipitate

An insoluble solid that forms when two liquids react.

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

A strong acid used in various industrial and laboratory applications.

Calcium Carbonate

A compound that reacts with acids to produce salt, carbon dioxide, and water.