Acids and Alkalis

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    • Acids react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.
    • The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a scale from 0-14.
    • Neutral substances have pH values equal to 7
    • Alkaline solutions have pH values greater than 7
    • Acidic solutions have pH values less than 7
    • Acids turn blue litmus paper red, while alkalis turn red litmus paper blue.
    • An indicator is used to determine whether a substance is acidic or alkaline by changing color based on its pH level.
    • A substance is an acid if it produces H+ ions when dissolved in water, while a base (alkali) will produce OH- ions when dissolved in water.
    • An indicator is used to test whether a substance is acidic or alkaline by changing color based on its pH level.
    • Baking soda is an antacid that can be used to treat indigestion by neutralizing stomach acids.
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