Acids and Bases

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that has a pH less than 7 and can donate protons (H+ ions) in a chemical reaction.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that has a pH greater than 7 and can accept protons (H+ ions) in a chemical reaction.

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What happens when an acid and a base are mixed?

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When an acid and a base are mixed, they undergo a neutralization reaction, producing water and a salt.

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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 is a neutral solution?

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

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What is the taste of acids?

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Acids typically have a sour taste.

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What is the taste of bases?

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Bases typically have a bitter taste and feel slippery.

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What color does litmus paper turn in an acidic solution?

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Litmus paper turns red in an acidic solution.

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What color does litmus paper turn in a basic solution?

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Litmus paper turns blue in a basic solution.

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What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid?

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According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a substance that donates protons (H+ ions).