Acid/Base Vocab Flashcards Set 1

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Acid

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A substance that donates hydrogen ions (H⁺) when dissolved in water, typically having a pH less than 7.

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Base

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A substance that accepts hydrogen ions or donates hydroxide ions (OH⁻) when dissolved in water, typically having a pH greater than 7.

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Hydroxide

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The OH⁻ ion, which is present in bases and contributes to their basic properties.

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Neutralization

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A chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces water and a salt.

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pH

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A scale from 0 to 14 measuring the acidity or basicity of a solution. Values below 7 are acidic, 7 is neutral, and above 7 are basic.

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Indicator

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A substance that changes color depending on the pH of a solution, used to determine if a solution is acidic or basic.

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Hydrogen ion

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H⁺, the ion released by acids when dissolved in water.

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Salt

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An ionic compound formed from the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.

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Aqueous

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Refers to a substance dissolved in water, forming a solution.

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Dissolve

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The process of a substance (solute) mixing with a solvent to form a homogeneous solution.