1. Acids and Bases Basics
- Acids: Sour in taste, turn blue litmus red.
- Bases: Bitter in taste, turn red litmus blue.
- Indicators:
* Natural: Litmus, turmeric, red cabbage.
* Synthetic: Methyl orange, phenolphthalein.
* Olfactory: Onion, vanilla, clove.
2. Chemical Properties
- Acid + Metal -> Salt + Hydrogen Gas
- Base + Metal -> Salt + Hydrogen Gas (some metals only)
- Acid + Metal Carbonate -> Salt + CO2 + Water
- Acid + Base -> Salt + Water (Neutralisation)
- Metal Oxide + Acid -> Salt + Water
- Non-metallic Oxide + Base -> Salt + Water
3. Ions in Solution
- Acids release H+ ions in water -> acidity
- Bases release OH- ions in water -> basicity
- HCl gas alone not acidic, needs water to release H+
4. Strength of Acids and Bases
- Measured by pH scale (014):
* pH < 7 -> Acidic
* pH = 7 -> Neutral
* pH > 7 -> Basic
- Universal Indicator shows exact pH
5. Importance of pH in Daily Life
- Stomach acid (HCl) helps digestion; antacids neutralise excess acid.