Chapter 9 Acids, Bases, and Salts

Flashcards for Chapter 9. 

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Acid
Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water
Indicator
Compound that can reversibly change color depending on conditions such as pH
Electrolyte
Substances that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current
Base
Any compound that increase the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water
PH
Value that is used to express the acidity or basicity of a system; each when whole number on the scale indicates a tenfold change in acidity
Neutralization reaction
Reaction of the ions that characterize acids and the ions that characterize bases to form water molecules and a salt
Salt
An ionic compound that forms when a metal atom or a positive radical replaces the hydrogen of an acid
Soap
Substance that is used as cleaner and that dissolved in water
Detergent
A water soluble cleaner that can emulsify dirt and oil
Disinfectant
Chemical substance that kills harmful bacteria or viruses
Bleach
Chemical compound used to written or make lighter, such as hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite
Antacid
Weak base that neutralizes stomach acid