PH is the degree of acidity used
to express the level of acidity or alkalinity possessed by a solution. It is
defined as the soluble hydrogen ion (H +) activity kologarithm. The hydrogen
ion activity coefficient can not be measured experimentally, so its value is
based on theoretical calculations. The pH scale is not an absolute scale. It is
relative to a set of standard solutions whose pH is determined by international
agreement. [1] The pH concept was first introduced by Danish chemist Søren
Peder Lauritz Sørensen in 1909. It is not known exactly the meaning of the
abbreviation "p" in "pH". Some references indicate that p
is derived from the abbreviation for powerp [2] (rank), others refer to the German
word Potenz (which also means rank) [3], and others refer to the word
potential. Jens Norby published a paper in 2000 arguing that p is a constant
meaning "negative logarithm" [4]. Pure water is neutral, with its pH
at 25 ° C set as 7.0. Solutions of less than seven pH are called acidic, and
solutions with a pH of more than seven are said to be alkaline or alkaline. PH
measurements are essential in areas related to life or chemical processing
industries such as chemistry, biology, medicine, agriculture, food science, engineering
(engineering), and oceanography. Of course other fields of science and
technology are also wearing even in lower frequencies.
Concept maps
A. Properties of Acids, Bases, and Salt
The term acid (acid) comes from Latin acetum which means vinegar. As is known, the main substance in vinegar is acetic acid. Basa (alkali) is derived from Arabic which means ash.
As with soap, bases are caustic, but alkaline is also alkaline (reacts with proteins in the skin so skin cells will undergo alternation). Bitter taste is one of the properties of alkaline substances.
We can recognize acids and bases of taste. However, we are forbidden to recognize acid and base by tasting because it is not a safe way. To identify good and safe acid and base by using indicator. Indicator is a material that can react with acid, base, or salt so that will cause the color change.
1. Acid
Acid is one of the ingredients of various foods and beverages, such as vinegar, cheese, and fruits. According to Arrhenius, acid is a substance that in water will release H + ions. Thus, the acid carrier is an H + ion (hydrogen ion), so the acidic chemical formula always contains a hydrogen atom. Ions are atoms or groups of electrically charged atoms. Cations are positively charged ions. The anions are negatively charged ions.
Another characteristic of the acid is that it can react with various materials such as metals, marble, and ceramics. The reaction between acids and metals is corrosive. For example, ferrous metals can react quickly with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form Iron (II) chloride (FeCl2).
Table of some examples of acids
Table of Life Acid Everyday
Based on the origin, acid is grouped into 2 groups, namely organic acids and inorganic acids. Organic acids are generally acidic, corrosive, and widely present in nature. Inorganic acids are generally strong and corrosive acids. Because of its properties that, inorganic acids are widely used in various human needs.
Fruit that is Acidic
2.Basa
In pure state, the base is generally a solid crystal and is caustic. Some household products such as deodorants, ulcer drugs (antacid) and soaps and detergents contain bases.
A base is a compound which, when dissolved in water (solution) can release hydroxide ions (OH-). Therefore, all basic chemical formulas generally contain OH groups.
If it is known the chemical formula of a base, then to give the name of a base, simply by mentioning the metal name and followed by the word hydroxide.
Table Bases of Everyday Life
Differences of Acid and Base Properties
Differences of Acid Base Properties
3. Salt
People experience abdominal pain due to increased stomach acid. To neutralize stomach acid (HCl) is used antacid. Antacids contain bases that can neutralize excess stomach acid (HCl).
Generally substances with opposite properties, such as acids and bases tend to react to form new substances. When the acid solution is reacted with the basic solution, then the H + ions of the acid will react with the OH-ions from the base to form water molecules.
H + (aq) + OH- (aq) -> H2O (ℓ)
Acid Water Base
Since water is neutral, the acidic reaction with a base is called a neutralizing reaction.
These ions will combine to form ionic compounds called salts. If the salt formed is easily soluble in water, then the ions will remain in the solution. But if the salt is difficult to dissolve in water, the ions will combine to form a precipitate. Thus, acidic reactions with bases are also called salting reactions due to forming salt compounds. Let's look at an example of the following salt formation reaction!
Acid + Basa -> Salt + Water
Acid chloride + Sodium hydroxide -> Sodium chloride + water
HCl (aq) + Na OH (aq) -> Na Cl (aq) + H2O (ℓ)
Acid Base Salt water
Although acidic reactions with bases are called neutralizing reactions, but the reaction product (salt) is not always neutral. The acid-base properties of the salt solution depend on the strength of the acid and its constituent base.
Salt derived from strong acids and strong bases are neutral, called normal salts, for example NaCl and KNO3. The salts derived from strong acids and weak bases are acidic and are called acid salts, for example is NH4 Cl. The salts derived from weak acids and strong bases are alkaline and are called alkaline salts, for example CH3COONa. Examples of strong acids are HCl, HNO3, H2SO4. The KOH, NaOH, Ca (OH) 2 include strong bases.
Table a few examples of salt
4. Acid Solutions, Bases, and Salt are Electrolyte
When someone is looking for a fish by using "stun" or electric current coming from the battery, what happens after a while the tip of the electrically grounded device is immersed in the river water? Apparently the fish around the tip of the tool was exposed to electricity and fainted or died.
Is water able to conduct electricity?
Actually, pure water is a poor conductor of electricity. However, when dissolved acid, base, or salt into the water then this solution can conduct electrical current. Substances that dissolve in water and can form a solution that conducts an electric current is called an electrolyte solution. An example is a solution of a kitchen salt and a solution of hydrochloric acid. Substances that do not conduct electricity are called nonelectrolyte solutions. Examples are sugar and urea solutions.
To know a solution can conduct an electric current or not, it can be tested with an electrolyte tester. A simple electrolyte tester consists of two electrodes connected to an electric current source and fitted with a lamp, as well as a vessel containing the solution to be tested. Let us do the following activities to find out whether the acid, base, and salt can conduct an electric current.
B. Identification of Acids, Bases, and Salt
Lots of solutions around us, whether acidic, alkaline, or neutral. How to determine the acid and base properties of the solution appropriately using indicators. The indicator that can be used is acid-base indicator. Indicators are substances that show different indications in acid, base, and saline solutions. How to determine acidic, alkaline or neutral compounds can use litmus paper and a solution of natural indicators or indicators.
Here are some ways to test the properties of the solution.
1. Identify with Lakmus Paper
The color of litmus paper in acid solution, base solution and solution are different neutral. There are two kinds of litmus paper, the red litmus and the blue litmus. The properties of each of these litmus papers are as follows.
A. The red lobster in the red acid solution and in the blue base solution.
B. The blue lantern in the acid solution is red and in the blue base solution.
C. Both red and blue lacquers in neutral solutions do not change color.
Identification of Lakmus Paper
2. Identify Acid and Base Solutions Using Natural Indicators
Another way to identify the acid or base properties of a substance can be to use natural indicators. Various colored flowers or plants, such as leaves, flower crown, turmeric, mangosteen peel, and purple cabbage can be used as acid-base indicator. Extracts or essences of these ingredients can show different colors in acid-base solutions.
Natural Indicators
For example, take the skin of mangosteen, mash until smooth and mix with a little water. The color of the mangosteen skin is purple (in neutral). If the mangosteen skin extract is divided into two and each is dripped with acid and base solutions, then in acid solution there is a change of color from purple to reddish brown. The dripping base solution will change the color from purple to dark blue.
C. Determination of the Scale of Acidity and alkalinity
1. The Power of Acid and Bases
The strength of an acid or base depends on how the compound can be decomposed into ions in water. The event of the decay of a substance into its ions in water is called ionization. Perfectly ionized acids or bases in solution are strong acids or strong bases. In contrast, the acid or base which is only partly ionized is a weak acid or a weak base.
If you want to know the strength of acid and base so can be done simple experiment. Notice the flashing light during the experiment of electrolyte solution test. If the flame dim light means a solution classified as acid or weak base, otherwise when a bright light flame means the solution is classified as acid or strong base.
Test of Acid Base Strength
Strong acids or weak acids at the same concentration conduct different electricity. The lamplight in Fig. (A) appears dim. This means the tested solution is a weak acid or a weak base. As in Fig. (B) the lamp is brightly lit, indicating that the tested solution is a strong acid or a strong base.
2. Degree of acidity and alkalinity (pH and pOH)
Basically the degree / acidity of a solution (pH = potenz hydrogen)) depends on the concentration of H + ions in the solution. The greater the concentration of H + ions the more acidic the solution is.
Generally the concentration of H + ions in the solution is very small, so to simplify the writing is used the concept of pH to express the concentration of H + ions. The pH value is equal to the negative logarithm of the concentration of H + ions and is mathematically expressed by the equation
Strong acids
[H+]
= a . ma
Weak acid
[H+] =
[H+] = α . Ma
The pH formula
pH
= – log (H+)
Analogue with pH, OH-ion concentration can also be expressed in the same way, ie pOH (Potenz Hydroxide) expressed by the following equation.
Strong acids
[OH-]
= b . mb
Weak acid
[OH-] =
[OH-] = α . Mb
The pH formula
pOH
= – log (OH-)
The degree of acidity of a substance (pH) is shown on a scale of 0-14.
A. Solutions with a pH <7 are acidic.
B. Solutions with pH = 7 are neutral.
C. Solutions with pH> 7 are alkaline.
The pH value and pOH = 14. For example, a solution has a pOH = 5, then the price pH = 14 - 5 = 9. The pH value for some of the substances we can find in the daily environment is expressed in Table.
Table Price pH for Some Type of Substance
The salt hydrolysis formula
Acid
[H+] = [G] =
Base
[OH-] = [G] =
3. Determining the pH of a Solution
The degree of acidity (pH) of a solution can be determined using the universal indicator, indicator stick, indiactor solution, and pH meter.
A. Universal Indicators.
The universal indicator is a mixture of various indicators that can indicate the pH of a solution of the color change. Universal indicator there are two kinds of indicator in the form of paper and solution.
B. Paper Indicator (Stick Indicator)
Paper indicator is absorbent paper and each packing box of this type indicator is equipped with color map. Its use is very simple, an indicator dipped in the solution to be measured its pH. Then compared to the available color map.
Universal Indicators
C. Indicator Solutions
One example of a universal indicator of this type of solution is the methyl orange solution (Methyl Orange = MO). At pH less than 6 this solution is orange, while at pH more than 7 colors become yellow.
Acid Alkaline Solution
Indicator Solutions
Another example of liquid indicators is the phenolphthaline indicator (Phenolphtalein = pp). PH below 8, phenolphthaline is colorless, and will be red wine when the pH of the solution is above 10.
D. PH meter
Testing of acid-base acid properties can also use pH meter. The use of this tool by immersion in the solution to be tested, at pH meter will appear scale number indicating pH of solution.
PH meter digital
PH meter elektronik