Acids and Bases

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in an aqueous solution.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in an aqueous solution.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is a neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.

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What happens when an acid and a base react?

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When an acid and a base react, they undergo a neutralization reaction, producing water and a salt.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid?

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According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition, an acid is any substance that donates a proton to another substance.

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What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of a base?

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According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition, a base is any substance that accepts a proton from another substance.

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What is the chemical formula for potassium hydroxide?

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The chemical formula for potassium hydroxide is KOH.

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What is the pH of a strong acid?

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The pH of a strong acid is typically less than 3.

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What is the pH of a strong base?

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The pH of a strong base is typically greater than 11.