Chapter 3 Chem Interactions

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What are acids described as due to their ability to 'eat away' at other materials?

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Corrosive.

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Why are acids naturally present in food considered safe to eat?

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They are usually weak.

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What is a characteristic property of acids when tested with litmus paper?

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They turn blue litmus paper red.

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What is the pH range of normal rainfall, which is slightly acidic?

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Between 5 and 7.

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What type of reaction is neutralization?

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A reaction between an acid and a base.

Front

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

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7.

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What is the effect of strong acids on metals?

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They react with metals, often producing hydrogen gas.

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What is the term for a substance that can donate a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction?

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Acid.

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What is the term for a substance that can accept a proton (H+) in a chemical reaction?

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Base.

Front

What happens to the pH of a solution when an acid is added?

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The pH decreases.