Acids & Bases Flashcards

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What ion do all acids produce when dissolved in water?

Hydrogen ions, H+\mathrm{H^+}.

What ion do all alkalis produce when dissolved in water?

Hydroxide ions, OH−\mathrm{OH^-}.

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.