Acid and Base Properties

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What are acids?

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Substances that have a pH less than 7, taste sour, and can donate protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.

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What are bases?

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Substances that have a pH greater than 7, taste bitter, and can accept protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.

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

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What is a neutral solution?

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A solution with a pH of 7, indicating it is neither acidic nor basic.

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What is the reaction between an acid and a base called?

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Neutralization.

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What are electrolytes?

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Substances that dissociate into ions in solution and can conduct electricity; both acids and bases can form electrolytes.

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What is a salt?

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A compound formed from the reaction of an acid and a base, typically consisting of a cation from the base and an anion from the acid.

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What is the taste of acids?

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Sour.

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What is the taste of bases?

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Bitter.

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What is produced when an acid reacts with a base?

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Salt and water.