Acids and Bases Flashcard

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What is the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide?

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NaOH

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What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

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HCl

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What is the pH range of acids?

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0 to 6.9

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What are the common properties of bases?

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Bitter taste, slippery feel, ability to turn red litmus paper blue, and ability to react with acids to form salts and water.

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What is the effect of bases on litmus paper?

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It turns blue.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is a base?

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A substance that accepts protons (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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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 is neutralization?

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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 a strong acid?

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