Chapter 3 Chem Interactions

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a compound that tastes sour, reacts with some metals, and turns blue litmus paper red.

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What are reactants in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are the substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction, found on the left side of the equation.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is called the universal solvent because it can dissolve many solutes.

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How is a solute different from a solvent?

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A solute is present in a smaller amount compared to the solvent in a solution.

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What happens in a neutralization reaction?

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In a neutralization reaction, an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

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What is a base?

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A base is a compound that tastes bitter, feels slippery, and turns red litmus paper blue.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is the role of water in chemical reactions?

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Water often acts as a solvent in chemical reactions, allowing substances to interact and react more easily.

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What is a litmus test?

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A litmus test is a simple way to determine if a solution is acidic or basic using litmus paper.