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Chemistry 0620

7. Acids, bases and salts

Properties of acids and bases, the pH scale, oxides, and how salts are prepared.

  1. 7.1

    The characteristic properties of acids and bases

    Reactions of acids, indicators and the pH scale, and the H⁺/OH⁻ definition.

    Full lesson1 questions5 cardsSimulation
    • 7.1.1Describe the characteristic reactions of acids with metals, bases and carbonates.
    • 7.1.2Describe the use of indicators and the pH scale.
    • 7.1.3Define acids as proton donors and bases as proton acceptors, and explain strong and weak acids.
  2. 7.2

    Oxides

    Acidic, basic, amphoteric and neutral oxides.

    Full lesson1 questions3 cardsReview first: 7.1
    • 7.2.1Classify oxides as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral.
  3. 7.3

    Preparation of salts

    Preparing soluble salts by titration or excess solid, and insoluble salts by precipitation.

    Full lesson2 questions4 cardsReview first: 7.1
    • 7.3.1Describe the preparation, separation and purification of soluble salts.
    • 7.3.2Describe the preparation of insoluble salts by precipitation.
    • 7.3.3Recall the general solubility rules for common salts.