ACIDS AND ALKALIES

ACIDS
 ACIDS
 Have you ever thought why lemons and
oranges taste is sharp or sour ?

 Because they contain a solution called acid.

 there are two types of acids basically one is
naturally occurring and remaining are man
made or laboratory acids.
 Naturally occurring acids:
There are number of acids we find in everyday life .
These are naturally occurring acids.
We may find these acids in all citrus fruits i.e. lemons
oranges grapes contain acid. These are also present in our
bodies .
 NATURAL ACIDS- 0CCURRENCE
 ACID  OCCURRENCE
1. Ethanoic acid 1. vinegar
2. Hydrochloric acid 2. In the stomach

3. Methanoic acid 3. Ants and stinging nettles

4. Citric acid 4. Lemon / orange juice

5. Milk
5. Lactic acid
6. Spinach
6. Oxalic acid
7. Fruit and vegetables
7. Ascorbic acid
8. Grapes
8. Tartaric acid
9. tea
9. Tannic acid
 PROPERTIES OF ACIDS
 Acids have a sour taste.
 Acids are soluble in water.
 Strong acids are corrosive.
 Acids turn blue litmus red.
 Acids have a pH less than 7.
 Acids conducts electricity when soluble in
water.
 Acids are electrolytes.
 Uses of acids
ACIDS IN FOODS AND DRINKS ACIDS IN CAR BATTERIES
 ALKALIS/BASES
Alkalis are the chemicals opposites of acids.
Alkalis and acids when combine together
they neutralize each other properties and
produce salts.
 PROPERTIES OF ALKALIS
 Alkalis taste bitter.
 Alkalis are soluble in water.
 Alkalis are corrosive.
 Alkalis are soapy to the touch.
 Alkalis turn red litmus blue.
 Alkalies have a pH more than 7.
 Alkalis conduct electricity when in solution.