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ACIDS ,BASES AND SALTS : : - Coggle Diagram
ACIDS ,BASES AND SALTS : :
ACIDS
Definition: Substances that produce H⁺ ions in solution.
Properties:
Sour taste
Turns blue litmus red
Corrosive
Examples:
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)
Citric acid (in fruits)
Uses:
Cleaning agents
Fertilizers
Food preservation
BASES
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Definition: Substances that produce OH⁻ ions in solution.
Properties:
Bitter taste
Slippery/soapy feel
Turns red litmus blue
Examples:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂)
Ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH)
Uses:
Soap making
Neutralizing acids
Household cleaning
:SALTS
Definition: Formed by neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.
Properties:
Can be neutral, acidic, or basic
Often crystalline solids
EXAMPLES
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)
Potassium nitrate (KNO₃))
Uses:
Food seasoning
Manufacturing (glass, cement)
Preservatives
NEAUTRALIZATION REACTION
Equation: Acid + Base → Salt + Water
Example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O
Applications:
Antacids for stomach acidity
Soil treatment in agriculture
Waste treatment in industries