Acids and Bases

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What do acids produce when dissolved in water?

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Hydrogen ions (H+) are produced when acids are dissolved in water.

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What is the pH range of stronger acids?

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Stronger acids have a pH closer to 0.

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What is the pH of pure water?

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Pure water has a pH of 7 and is considered a neutral substance.

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Which of the following is most likely to be basic: Lemon juice, Vinegar, Laundry detergent, Coke?

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Laundry detergent is most likely to be basic.

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What does pH measure?

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pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, measuring how acidic or basic a solution is.

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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 to the pH of a solution when an acid is added?

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The pH of the solution decreases, becoming more acidic.