Acids, Bases, and pH Scale

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What does pH stand for?

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Potential of hydrogen.

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What color does a base turn red litmus paper?

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It turns red litmus paper blue.

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What is lemon juice an example of?

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An acid.

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What is the pH level of pure water?

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Neutral.

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Which solution releases H+ ions in solution?

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Acid.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates H+ ions in a solution.

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What is a base?

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A substance that accepts H+ ions or donates OH- ions in a solution.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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0 to 6.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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8 to 14.

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What is the pH of a neutral solution?

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7.