Difference between revisions of "Neutral (Chemistry)"
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| − | A '''neutral''' [[substance]] is one which does not form any free [[Hydrogen Ion|Hydrogen ions]] or [[Hydroxide Ion|Hydroxide ions]] when in [[solution]] producing a [[solution]] of [[pH]] 7. | + | A '''neutral''' [[substance]] is one which does not form any free [[Hydrogen Ion (Chemistry)|Hydrogen ions]] or [[Hydroxide Ion (Chemistry)|Hydroxide ions]] when in [[solution]] producing a [[solution]] of [[pH]] 7. |
===About Neutral Substances=== | ===About Neutral Substances=== | ||
: All [[substance]]s with a [[pH]] of '''7''' are '''neutral'''. | : All [[substance]]s with a [[pH]] of '''7''' are '''neutral'''. | ||
| − | : [[Salt]]s are '''neutral''' [[substance]]s because they do not contain any [[Hydrogen Ion|H<sup>+</sup>]] or [[Hydroxide Ion|OH<sup>-</sup>]] parts to the [[compound]]. | + | : [[Salt]]s are '''neutral''' [[substance]]s because they do not contain any [[Hydrogen Ion (Chemistry)|H<sup>+</sup>]] or [[Hydroxide Ion (Chemistry)|OH<sup>-</sup>]] parts to the [[compound]]. |
Revision as of 13:24, 4 January 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A neutral substance is one which is not an acid or a base. It has a pH of 7.
About Neutral Substances
- All substances with a pH of 7 are neutral.
- Neutral substances are not as corrosive as acids and bases.
- Salts and water a neutral substances which are formed during neutralisation reactions.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A neutral substance is one which does not form any free Hydrogen ions or Hydroxide ions when in solution producing a solution of pH 7.
About Neutral Substances
- All substances with a pH of 7 are neutral.
- Salts are neutral substances because they do not contain any H+ or OH- parts to the compound.