Acid, Bases, and Salts

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What is a neutral substance?

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A neutral substance is one that has a pH of 7, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.

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What do acids taste like?

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Acids taste sour.

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What do bases feel like?

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Bases feel slippery.

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What is the pH of a weak base?

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A weak base will have a pH close to 8.

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What color do bases turn red litmus paper?

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Bases turn red litmus paper blue.

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) and has a pH less than 7.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts protons (H+) and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is a salt?

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A salt is a compound formed from the reaction of an acid and a base.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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The pH range of acids is from 0 to 6.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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The pH range of bases is from 8 to 14.