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Acids and Bases

Acids and Bases. Chapter 10 Section 2. Acids and Their Properties. Acids have a sour taste. Acids are corrosive. Acids turn blue litmus paper red . Acids conduct electric current. Acids increase the number of H 3 O +. Uses of Acids.

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Acids and Bases

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  1. Acids and Bases • Chapter 10 Section 2

  2. Acids and Their Properties • Acids have a sour taste. • Acids are corrosive. • Acids turn blue litmuspaper red. • Acidsconduct electric current. • Acids increase the number ofH3O+.

  3. Uses of Acids • Sulfuric Acid– paper, paint, detergents, & fertilizers • Nitric Acid– fertilizers, rubber & plastic • Hydrochloric Acid– separate metals from ores, digestion, keeping swimming pools free of algae. • Citric and ascorbic acid(Vitamin C) are found in orange juice. • Acetic acidis found in vinegar. • Carbonic and phosphoric acidsin soft drinks.

  4. Bases and Their Properties • Bases increase the number of OH- • Bases taste bitter • Bases are corrosive. • Bases feel slippery • Bases turn red litmus blue • Basesconduct electric current

  5. Uses of Bases • Sodium hydroxideis in soap, paper, oven cleaners, and to unclog drains. • Calcium hydroxideis used to make cement and plaster. • Magnesium and aluminum hydroxidesare used as antacids to treat upset stomachs.

  6. pH Scale

  7. Safety First! • Acids and bases can be harmful to your skin. Be careful and immediately report any spills to your teacher.

  8. COMPARING ACIDS & BASES ACIDS BASES sour bitter wet slippery H3O+ OH- Red blue blue red # 0 - 6 #8 - 14

  9. THE END

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