The ions supplied by acids and alkalis
The ions supplied by acids and alkalis
An acid is a substance that supplies hydrogen ions, H+\text{H}^{+}H+, when it dissolves in water. These ions make the solution acidic.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 4.1.1 Acids, alkalis and the pH scale. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.