Chemical Magic/ Mystery Science

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What are some common characteristics of most acids?

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Acids are substances that taste sour, can dissolve metals, and cause a burning feeling. They are also known to be very reactive.

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What happens during a chemical reaction?

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Matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction.

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True or false: Adding sugar to lemonade does not change its weight.

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False, adding sugar increases the weight of the lemonade.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction occurs when two or more substances are mixed together and result in a new substance.

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What are acids?

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Acids are a group of substances that are very reactive, taste sour, can dissolve metals, and cause a burning feeling.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that tastes bitter, feels slippery, and can accept protons or donate a pair of valence electrons.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is an example of a common acid?

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Common acids include hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and acetic acid (CH3COOH).

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What is an example of a common base?

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Common bases include sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and calcium carbonate (CaCO3).