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What is the pH range of acids?

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pH less than 7.

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What term describes substances that can 'eat away' at other materials?

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Corrosive

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What happens when an acid and a base are mixed?

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They neutralize each other, forming water and a salt.

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What are the characteristics of acids?

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Corrosive substances with a strong smell, sour taste, and a pH less than 7.

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Which substance is likely to have a pH less than 7?

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Vinegar.

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What is a base?

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A substance with a pH greater than 7 that can accept protons.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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pH greater than 7.

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What is a neutral substance?

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A substance with a pH of 7.

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What is the result of mixing an acid with a base?

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Water and a salt are produced.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale that measures how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 to 14.