Acids & Bases Flashcards
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What ion do all acids produce when dissolved in water?
Hydrogen ions, .
What ion do all alkalis produce when dissolved in water?
Hydroxide ions, .
What colour is litmus in acidic and in alkaline solutions?
Red in acid, blue in alkali (purple in a neutral solution).
What colour is methyl orange in acidic and in alkaline solutions?
Red in acid, yellow in alkali (yellow in a neutral solution).
What colour is phenolphthalein in acidic and in alkaline solutions?
Colourless in acid, pink in alkali (colourless in a neutral solution).
True or false? Phenolphthalein turns pink in acidic solutions.
False. It is colourless in acid and pink in alkali.