Acids and Bases Review

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What does a pH of 7 indicate about a substance?

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It is neutral.

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What does the term 'corrosive' mean?

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It means that a substance can easily wear away.

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What taste do acids typically have when found in food?

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Sour.

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What type of substance is lemon juice?

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An acid.

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What are common properties of acids?

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Sour taste, reacts with metals, pH below 7.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Below 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Above 7.

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What is a common property of bases?

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They feel slippery.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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What is an example of a strong base?

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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH).