Acids, Bases, & Solutions

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What do bases form when dissolved in water?

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Bases do not form hydrogen ions (H⁺); they form hydroxide ions (OH^-).

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What are the products of a neutralization reaction?

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The products of a neutralization reaction are typically a salt and water, not acids and bases.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one in which no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is an example of a dilute solution?

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Weak tea is an example of a dilute solution.

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What factors affect the solubility of a substance?

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The factors that affect solubility include the type of solvent, temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute.

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What is the definition of an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions (H⁺ ) in a solution.

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What is the definition of a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H⁺ ) or donates hydroxide ions (OH^-) in a solution.

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What is the pH scale used for?

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The pH scale is used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What happens to the pH of a solution when an acid is added?

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The pH of a solution decreases (becomes more acidic) when an acid is added.

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What happens to the pH of a solution when a base is added?

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The pH of a solution increases (becomes more basic) when a base is added.