Acids, Bases, and pH Scale

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution and has a pH less than 7.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts protons (H+) in a solution and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale is a measure of 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 pH value indicates a neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH value of 7.

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What is the range of pH values for acidic solutions?

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The range of pH values for acidic solutions is 0-6.9.

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What is the range of pH values for basic solutions?

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The range of pH values for basic solutions is 7.1-14.

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What taste is commonly associated with acids?

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Acids typically taste sour.

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What taste is commonly associated with bases?

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Bases typically taste bitter.

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Give an example of a common acid.

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Lemon juice is a common example of an acid.

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Give an example of a common base.

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Baking soda is a common example of a base.