Acid / Base Chemistry

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What are strong and weak acids/bases?

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Strong acids/bases ionize completely in solution, while weak acids/bases only partially ionize.

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What is produced when an acid and a base neutralize each other?

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Water and a salt are produced when an acid and a base neutralize.

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What does a pH of 7 indicate about a solution?

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A pH of 7 indicates that the solution is neutral.

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What does a high concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) indicate about a solution's pH?

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It indicates that the solution is basic, with a high pH (above 7).

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What characteristic changes in a substance to act as an indicator?

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The color of the substance changes to indicate pH.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, measuring the acidity or basicity of a solution.

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts protons (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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What is the difference between concentrated and dilute solutions?

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Concentrated solutions have a high amount of solute, while dilute solutions have a low amount of solute.

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What is the role of water in acid-base reactions?

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Water acts as a solvent and is often a product of neutralization reactions.