Neutralization Reactions

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What are the reactants of a neutralization reaction?

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Acids and bases.

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What is considered to be in the middle of the pH scale?

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Neutral.

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What is the range of pH values in an acidic solution?

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0-7.

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What is the range of pH values in a basic solution?

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7-14.

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What is a neutralization reaction?

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A chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces water and a salt.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale that measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 to 14.

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What pH value is considered neutral?

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pH 7.

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

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The pH decreases, making the solution more acidic.

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

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The pH increases, making the solution more basic.

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What is the product of a neutralization reaction?

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Water and a salt.