Acids and Bases

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What is the pH value of a very weak acid like milk?

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Approximately 6.5.

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What happens to the pH when more chicken soup is added to a solution?

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The pH will stay the same and not change.

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Do all bases have a sour taste?

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False.

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What pH value do the strongest bases have?

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Close to 14.

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What are some common uses of bases?

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They are used to make cleaning products, soaps, and concrete.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution and has a pH less than 7.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is a base?

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A substance that accepts protons (H+) in a solution and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale that measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 to 14.

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What is neutral pH?

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A pH of 7, which is neither acidic nor basic.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl).