π Chemistry Notes: Acids, Bases, and Salts (Easy Revision)
π· What are Acids?
✅ Acids are substances that taste sour and turn blue litmus red.
✔️ Examples:
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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) → in stomach
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Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) → in car batteries
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Citric acid → in lemons
π· What are Bases?
✅ Bases are substances that taste bitter, feel soapy, and turn red litmus blue.
✔️ Examples:
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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) → in soap
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Ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH) → in window cleaners
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Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) → lime water
π· What are Salts?
✅ When an acid reacts with a base, it forms salt and water. This is called neutralisation.
✔️ Example:
HCl + NaOH → NaCl (table salt) + H₂O
π· Important Properties
| Acids | Bases | |
|---|---|---|
| Litmus Test | Blue to Red | Red to Blue |
| Taste | Sour | Bitter |
| Feel | – | Soapy |
| pH | Less than 7 | More than 7 |
π· Common Uses
✅ Acids:
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Citric acid → used in food and drinks
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Hydrochloric acid → cleaning metal surfaces
✅ Bases:
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Sodium hydroxide → soap making
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Ammonia → household cleaning
✅ Salts:
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Sodium chloride → table salt
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Baking soda (Sodium bicarbonate) → cooking
π· Easy Tip
π Acids: Sour + Turns blue litmus red
π Bases: Bitter & Soapy + Turns red litmus blue
π Salts: Made by Acid + Base reaction
✅ Final Words
Revise these basic concepts, examples, and reactions for MCQs, short answers, and definitions. Practice litmus test questions as they often come in exams.
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