SPS6de Acids, Bases, & pH Scale

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What are the properties of a base?

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Slippery, bitter, does not react with metals, pH above 7.

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What is the pH value of the strongest bases?

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14

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What is a property of a base?

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Bitter taste.

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True or False: The higher the concentration of negative (hydroxide) ions in the solution, the stronger the base is.

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True.

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What are the properties of acids?

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They conduct electricity when dissolved in water, they taste sour, they have H+ ions.

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What is the pH range for acids?

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pH below 7.

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What is the pH range for neutral solutions?

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pH of 7.

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What is a common indicator used to test pH?

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Litmus paper.

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What is the taste of acids?

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Sour.

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What happens when an acid reacts with a base?

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They neutralize each other, forming water and a salt.