Acids and Bases

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What is pH a measure of?

Back

The concentration of H+ ions in a solution.

Front

Which substance is most likely to be basic?

Back

Laundry detergent.

Front

Which pH value indicates a stronger acid?

Back

pH 1.

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

Back

7, and it is a neutral substance.

Front

Stronger acids have a pH closer to what value?

Back

0.

Front

What is an acid?

Back

A substance that donates H+ ions in a solution.

Front

What is a base?

Back

A substance that accepts H+ ions or donates OH- ions in a solution.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

0 to 6.9.

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

Back

7.1 to 14.

Front

What happens to the pH when an acid is added to water?

Back

The pH decreases.