Acids, Bases, and Salts

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What is the pH value of a strong base?

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A strong base typically has a pH value of 13 or higher.

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What pH range indicates a solution with a higher concentration of hydroxide ions?

Back

A pH above 7 indicates a higher concentration of hydroxide (OH-) ions.

Front

What do acids release when dissolved in water?

Back

Acids release H+ ions when dissolved in water.

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What is the pH of an extremely strong base?

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The pH of an extremely strong base is 14.

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What does the pH scale measure?

Back

The pH scale measures the strength of acids and bases.

Front

What is a characteristic of acids?

Back

Acids taste sour and can turn blue litmus paper red.

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What is a characteristic of bases?

Back

Bases taste bitter and can turn red litmus paper blue.

Front

What is the neutral pH value?

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The neutral pH value is 7.

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What happens to the pH of a solution when an acid is added?

Back

The pH of the solution decreases (becomes more acidic).

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What happens to the pH of a solution when a base is added?

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The pH of the solution increases (becomes more basic).