Exploring Acids and Bases Flashcard

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What is a common property of bases?

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They turn red litmus paper blue.

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Which of the following is an example of a base?

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Soap.

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What is a common property of acids?

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They turn blue litmus paper red.

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What is the pH of a neutral solution?

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7.

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What does the pH scale measure?

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The acidity or basicity of a solution.

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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 range of acids?

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Less than 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Greater than 7.

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What is a neutral solution?

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