Acids & Bases

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What happens when acids and bases are mixed together?

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They neutralize each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What color does litmus paper turn when an acid is dissolved in water?

Back

Red litmus paper stays red; it turns blue in the presence of a base.

Front

Which is the strongest acid among the following: HCl, H2SO4, or HNO3?

Back

HCl is considered a strong acid, but H2SO4 is stronger.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Acids have a pH less than 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Bases have a pH greater than 7.

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What is a characteristic of strong acids?

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Strong acids completely dissociate in water.

Front

What is a characteristic of strong bases?

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Strong bases completely dissociate in water to produce OH- ions.

Front

What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

Back

HCl.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide, a common base?

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NaOH.

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What are the properties of acids?

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Acids taste sour, can conduct electricity, and turn blue litmus paper red.