acids and bases

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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 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H+) or releases hydroxide ions (OH-) in water.

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What is the pH of pure water?

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The pH of pure water is 7, which is considered neutral.

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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.

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What is a characteristic of acids?

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Acids typically taste sour and can be corrosive.

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What is a characteristic of bases?

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Bases typically taste bitter and feel slippery.

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What is the pH of blood?

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The pH of blood is approximately 7.4.

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How many times more acidic is a pH of 8 compared to a pH of 11?

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A pH of 8 is 1000 times more acidic than a pH of 11.