Paper I · 2 General Science & Technology · 2.2 Chemistry in everyday life

2.2.2 Acids, bases, salts and pH: common chemicals at home

Acids give hydrogen ions and bases give hydroxide ions in water, pH measures which dominates, and the common salts made from them (baking soda, washing soda, bleaching powder, plaster of Paris) are staples of home and industry.

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Key terms

  • acid
  • base
  • pH
  • indicator
  • neutralisation
  • baking soda
  • washing soda
  • bleaching powder
  • plaster of Paris
  • acid rain

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  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
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  5. Common trapsFoundation
  6. Quick revisionFoundation

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