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Acids, Bases and Salts

Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Science

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Acids - Properties and Characteristics

  • Acids are sour in taste and turn blue litmus paper red
  • Common acids: HCl (hydrochloric acid), H₂SO₄ (sulphuric acid), HNO₃ (nitric acid), CH₃COOH (acetic acid)
  • Acids produce H⁺ ions (or H₃O⁺ hydronium ions) in aqueous solution
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Bases and Alkalis - Properties and Characteristics

  • Bases are bitter in taste and turn red litmus paper blue
  • Common bases: NaOH (sodium hydroxide), Ca(OH)₂ (calcium hydroxide), KOH (potassium hydroxide), Mg(OH)₂ (magnesium hydroxide)
  • Bases produce OH⁻ ions in aqueous solution
3

Indicators and pH Scale

  • Indicators show different colors in acidic and basic solutions
  • Natural indicators: litmus, turmeric, red cabbage, flower petals
  • Synthetic indicators: methyl orange, phenolphthalein
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Chemical Reactions of Acids

  • Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen gas
  • Acid + Metal carbonate → Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide
  • Acid + Metal oxide → Salt + Water

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Acids are substances that taste sourIndicators are substances that show differentAcids react with metals to producepH scale measures hydrogen ion concentrationWhen an acid reacts with

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