Acids and Bases

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Acids have a pH range of 0 to 6.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Bases have a pH range of 8 to 14.

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What is a neutral solution's pH?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7.

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What happens to blue litmus paper in an acid?

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Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in an acid.

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What happens to red litmus paper in a base?

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Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base.

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What are hydroxide ions (OH-) associated with?

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Hydroxide ions (OH-) are associated with bases.

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What are hydrogen ions (H+) associated with?

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Hydrogen ions (H+) are associated with acids.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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An example of a strong acid is hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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What is an example of a strong base?

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An example of a strong base is sodium hydroxide (NaOH).

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What is the taste and feel of acids?

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Acids typically have a sour taste and do not feel slippery.