Acids and Bases Review

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What is an acid?

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A type of chemical that forms solutions that taste sour, due to high concentrations of positive hydrogen ions.

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What gas is produced when carbonates react with acids?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What does the pH scale indicate?

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An indicator that tells if a substance is an acid or base.

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What are the products of a neutralization reaction?

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Water (H2O) and Ionic Salt.

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How does a catalyst speed up a reaction?

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By lowering the activation energy of the reaction.

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What is a base?

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A type of chemical that forms solutions that taste bitter and feel slippery, often containing hydroxide ions.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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0 to 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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7 to 14.

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What is neutral pH?

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A pH of 7, indicating a neutral solution like pure water.

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What is a strong acid?

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An acid that completely dissociates in water, releasing all of its hydrogen ions.