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The characteristic properties of acids and bases
Explain the key properties of acids based on their reactions with metals, bases, and carbonates.
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CambridgeIGCSECombined ScienceAcids, bases and salts
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- Explain the key properties of acids based on their reactions with metals, bases, and carbonates.
- Explain how acids affect indicators such as litmus and methyl orange.
- Identify that bases are the oxides or hydroxides of metals, and that alkalis are bases that dissolve in water.
- Explain the key properties of bases based on their reactions with acids.
- Explain how alkalis affect indicators such as litmus and methyl orange.
- Explain how to assess neutrality, acidity, and alkalinity using color changes and pH with a universal indicator.
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