Solutions, Acids and Bases Studyguide and Review

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What type of ion does a base produce when dissolved in water?

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Hydroxide ion (OH-) is produced by bases when dissolved in water.

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When dissolved in water, what do bases produce?

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Bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

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What is the pH of ammonia, and what does it indicate about its nature?

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Ammonia has a pH of 12, indicating that it is a base.

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Which solution has the greatest solubility as temperature increases: KNO3, NH4Cl, KCl, or NaCl?

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KNO3 has the greatest solubility as temperature increases.

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What does it mean if a solution is described as unsaturated?

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An unsaturated solution contains less solute than it can dissolve at a given temperature.

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Define a saturated solution.

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is the difference between acids and bases in terms of pH?

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Acids have a pH less than 7, while bases have a pH greater than 7.

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What is the role of hydroxide ions in a basic solution?

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Hydroxide ions (OH-) increase the pH of a solution, making it basic.

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What is the general formula for calculating pH?

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pH = -log[H+], where [H+] is the concentration of hydrogen ions.

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

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The pH of the solution decreases when an acid is added.