Acids and Bases

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  • pH measures how acidic or alkaline a solution is.
  • A pH probe is more accurate as it gives a numerical value.
  • Acid + Base (Alkaline) -> Salt + Water
  • A Neutralisation reaction is where a acid reacts with a base(alkaline).
  • When an acid and base react they form an salt and water.
  • Acids form H+ ions in water.
  • Alkalines forms OH- ions in water.
  • Neutralisation: Acid(H+) + Alkaline(OH-) -> Water(H20)
  • In a Neutralisation reaction Water is formed.
  • bases cannot dissolve in water