Acids and Bases

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What is an oxyacid?

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An oxyacid is an acid that contains hydrogen, oxygen, and another element, typically a nonmetal.

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What does an Arrhenius base do?

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An Arrhenius base produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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What is the formula for hydrosulfuric acid?

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The formula for hydrosulfuric acid is H₂S.

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What do acid-base conjugate pairs differ by?

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Acid-base conjugate pairs differ by a single proton (H+).

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What is a Brønsted-Lowry acid?

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A Brønsted-Lowry acid is a substance that donates a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction.

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What is a Brønsted-Lowry base?

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A Brønsted-Lowry base is a substance that accepts a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is a strong acid?

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A strong acid is an acid that completely dissociates into its ions in solution.

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What is a weak acid?

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A weak acid is an acid that partially dissociates into its ions in solution.

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What is the relationship between pH and hydrogen ion concentration?

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The pH of a solution is the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration (pH = -log[H+]).