Acids and Bases

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What are bases commonly used to make?

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Cleaning products, soaps, concrete, and more.

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Do all bases have a sour taste?

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False

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What is the result of combining an acid with a base of equal strength?

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A neutral solution.

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What are the properties of acids?

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They conduct electricity when dissolved in water, taste sour, and react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.

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What is the pH of a neutral substance?

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7.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is a base?

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A substance that accepts protons (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale that measures how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 to 14.

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What happens to the pH when an acid is added to water?

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The pH decreases, making the solution more acidic.

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What happens to the pH when a base is added to water?

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The pH increases, making the solution more basic.