#6 pH - Acids and Bases

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What is pH?

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pH is a scale used to measure how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is the pH range for acidic solutions?

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The pH range for acidic solutions is from 0 to 6.

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What is the pH range for basic (alkali) solutions?

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The pH range for basic (alkali) solutions is from 8 to 14.

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What does a pH of 7 indicate?

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A pH of 7 indicates a neutral solution, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.

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How do acidic solutions typically taste?

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Acidic solutions typically taste sour.

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Which of the following is a common property of bases?

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Bases feel slippery and can taste bitter.

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What is an example of a basic substance?

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Soap is an example of a basic substance.

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What happens to pH paper when dipped in an acid?

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pH paper turns red when dipped in an acid.

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What happens to pH paper when dipped in a base?

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pH paper turns blue when dipped in a base.

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Which is stronger: pH 1 or pH 4?

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pH 1 is a stronger acid than pH 4.