Acids Ð Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when it dissolves in water. Starts with an H
Antacid Ð a weak base that
neutralizes stomach acid.
Base- Any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water
Bleach Ð a chemical compound
used to whiten or make lighter, such as hydrogen peroxide or sodium
hypochlorite
Disinfectant Ð A chemical
substance that kills harmful bacteria or viruses
Electrolyte Ð A substance
that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current.
Indicator Ð a compound that
can reversibly change color depending on the pH of the solution or other
chemical change.
Neutralization reaction Ð the
reaction of the ions that characterize acids (hydronium ions) and the ions that
characterize bases (hydroxide ions) to form water molecules and a salt.
pH - A value used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a
solution
Salt - An ionic compound that
forms when a metal atom or a positive radical replaces the hydrogen of an acid.
Soap Ð a substance that is
used as a cleaner and then dissolves in water