Acids and Bases # 2

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What are bases?

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Substances that have more OH– ions than H+ ions.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale that measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

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What is a strong acid?

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An acid that completely dissociates in water, releasing all of its H+ ions.

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What is a weak acid?

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An acid that partially dissociates in water, releasing some but not all of its H+ ions.

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What is a strong base?

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A base that completely dissociates in water, releasing all of its OH– ions.

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What is a weak base?

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A base that partially dissociates in water, releasing some but not all of its OH– ions.

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What is a neutral solution?

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A solution where the concentration of H+ ions equals the concentration of OH– ions, resulting in a pH of 7.

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What is the strongest acid among common substances?

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Lemon juice, with a pH of 2.5.

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What is the weakest base among common substances?

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Blood, with a pH of 7.4.

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

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The pH decreases, making the solution more acidic.