Neutral (Chemistry)
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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 are 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.
- A neutral solution is one which contains an equal concentration of H+ ions and OH- ions.