Acid and Bases Frequently Asked Questions
How can we differentiate Between Acid and Base?
Acid and Bases can be differentiated by using a litmus paper. Litmus paper/solution turns red in acidic solutions and blue in alkaline solutions.
List some Acids present in Fruits and Vegetables.
Some acid present in fruits and vegetables are,
- Orange – Citric Acid
- Tamarind – Tartaric Acid
- Tomato – Oxalic Acid
- Lemon – Citric Acid
Which gas is released when Acids react with Metals?
Acids react with metals to release hydrogen gas.
How do Acid and Base React with Metal?
Acids and Bases react with metals to form salt and release hydrogen gas.
How do Acids and Bases React with each other?
Acids and Bases react with each other to form salt and water this reaction is called a neutralization reaction. Example,
Acid + Base —> Salt + Water
HCl + NaOH —-> NaCl + H2O
What is the pH Range of Acid and Base?
Solutions with pH less than 7 are acidic in nature, whereas solutions with pH higher than 7 are basic in nature.
What is a Strong Acid?
Strong acids are compounds that rapidly release H+ ions or are completely ionizable in solution. The higher the concentration of H+ ions in the solution, and hence the stronger the acid, the lower the pH value.
For Example: Hydrochloric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid etc.
What is a Strong Base?
Strong bases are chemicals that rapidly release the OH– ion in a solution. As a result, strong bases commonly have pH values of around 13 or 14.
For Example: Lithium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide etc.
What happens when an Acid or Base is mixed With Water?
Acids have the ability to dissociate into positive hydrogen ions, while bases can dissociate into negative hydroxide ions. The extent of their dissociation or liberation of these ions makes any acid or base strong or weak.
Acids and Bases
An acid is a substance that is capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. A base is a molecule able to donate OH- ion/strong>. Acidic substances are usually identified by their sour taste.
Acids have a sour taste and are corrosive i.e. exposure to acid on human skin can cause blisters. Some examples of acids are HCl, H2SO4, and others.
Let’s learn more about acids and bases, their properties, theories, and others in this article.
Table of Content
- What are Acids?
- What are Bases?
- Acid Bases Titration
- pH of Acid and Base
- Difference between Acids and Bases
- Acid-Base Reaction
- Acid-Base Indicator Definition
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