19-2 Describing Acids and Bases 19-3 Acids and Bases in Solution
Properties of Acids Sour taste Corrodes metals = chemical reaction that produces hydrogen gas and wears away the metal Etching Reactions with carbonates CO32- Produces carbon dioxide gas Used to test rocks for carbonates Reactions with indicators Indicator = changes color in presence of an acid or base Ex. Litmus
Properties of Bases Bitter taste Slippery feel Tonic water, soaps, shampoos, detergents Slippery feel Soap, shampoo, detergent Reactions with indicators Turns litmus paper blue Reactions of Bases Don’t react with carbonates to produce carbon dioxide
Acids in Solution All acids contain hydrogen ions In water acids separate into hydrogen ions and a negative ion HCl H+ + Cl- Acids turn blue litmus paper red An acid is any substance that forms hydrogen ions in water Litmus Paper
Bases in Solution All bases contain hydroxide ions (OH-) In water bases separate into positive ions and hydroxide ions NaOH Na+ + OH- Bases turn red litmus paper blue A base is any substance that forms hydroxide ions in water
Strength of Acids and Bases Strength = how many molecules separate into ions in water Strong = most molecules separate Weak = few molecules separate Strength determines safety. Weak acids are safe to eat/drink, but strong ones are dangerous
Measuring pH pH scale = range from 0-14 and expresses the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
Indicators Indicators determine the pH of a solution When the pH is low, the concentration of hydrogen ions is high
Main source of acid rain is nitrogen and sulfur oxides in pollution Effects of acid rain on forest (trees without leaves) and statue before and after being subjected to acid rain
Acid Base Reactions Neutralization = acid mixed with a base Neutralization reaction produces water and a salt (water is pH 7, neutral)