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Friday, 24 September 2021

What is an Acid and a Base

 Names of Acid's:

Hydrochloric Acid

Sulfuric Acid

Nitric Acid


Formulae of Acids

HCL

H2SO4

HNO3


Where do you find Acid:

Plaque Acid on your teeth

Stomach Acid is Hydrochloric Acid

Battery Acid is Sulfiric Acid

Lemons and Oranges have Citric Acid

Vinegar Contains Acetic Acid

Bee-Stings have Formic Acid

Coca-Cola has Carbonic Acid


What is Acid:

An Acid contains Hydrogen atoms that can break off to react with a substance. 

Litums Colours:

Litmus paper changes to colour red.

 An acid is a liquid that has a Hydrogen H atom that can react 

For example:

  • Nitric Acid                   HNO3
  • Sulfiric Acid                H2SO4
  • Hydrochloric Acid       HCL






A base is the opposite of an acid and has OH (Hydroxide) that can react.

When an acid and base react they NEUTRALISE each other.





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