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Revise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 4.1 Acids with the question bank, lessons, revision guides, and flashcards.
3.1 Explain that acids in solution are sources of hydrogen ions and alkalis in solution are sources of hydroxide ions. 3.2 Describe the use of the pH scale, with 7 as neutral, lower values acidic and higher values alkaline. 3.3 Describe the effect of acids and alkalis on litmus, methyl orange and phenolphthalein. 3.6 Core practical: investigate the change in pH on adding powdered calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide to a fixed volume of dilute hydrochloric acid. Assessed at both Foundation and Higher tier.