Acid and Bases
Acid
Acid reacts with metal oxide/hydrogen to give salt and water
Types of Oxide
Neutral Oxides
Amphoteric Oxides
Basic Oxides
Acidic Oxides
Substance that dissociates to form hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
Acids turn blue litmus red
Acid taste sour
Bases
Reaction
Neutralisation
E.g. Sodium Hydroxide + Sulfuric Acid => Sodium Sulfate + Water
Acid + Alkali => Salt + Water
Examples of bases
Magnesium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide
Magnesium Oxide
Potassium Oxide
Sodium Oxide
Definition
Metal oxides or metal hydroxides
Properties
Good electrical conductor
Alkalis turns red litmus blue
Alkalis has bitter taste and soapy feeling
