Review: Acids, Bases and Salts

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a solution that contains positive ions (H⁺) dissolved in water.

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What are the properties of acids?

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Acids conduct electricity when dissolved in water, taste sour, and react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.

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What are common uses of bases?

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

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What is the result of the reaction HCl + Mg(OH)₂?

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The result is MgCl₂ + H₂O.

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What type of substance is water?

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Water is a neutral substance.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that can accept hydrogen ions (H⁺) or donate electron pairs.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What is a salt?

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A salt is a compound formed from the reaction of an acid and a base.

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What happens when an acid reacts with a base?

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They neutralize each other, producing water and a salt.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of a strong acid.