Overview
Definitions of acids, bases and salts; Identification of acids and bases; Description of the nature of proton in an aqueous solution; Explanation neutralization reactions; Explanation of how an acid-base indicator works; Use of pH as a scale and discussion on the importance of the pH value; Identification and preparation of salts (normal, acidic, basic); State properties of salts; State the rules of solubility of salts in water.
What you'll learn
- Characteristics, preparations, reactions and uses of acids, bases, salts
- Relative acidity and alkalinity (the pH scale)
- Deliquescent, efflorescent and hygroscopic substances
- The solubility of salts in water.