Acids and Bases

Front

What is the name of the acid H₂S?

Back

Hydrosulfuric acid

Front

What is the pH of a basic solution?

Back

A basic solution has a pH greater than 7, for example, 9.

Front

What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

Back

HCl

Front

What is Mg(OH)₂ commonly known as?

Back

Magnesium hydroxide

Front

What pH value would be considered the weakest base?

Back

7.8

Front

Define an acid in terms of pH.

Back

An acid is a substance that has a pH less than 7.

Front

Define a base in terms of pH.

Back

A base is a substance that has a pH greater than 7.

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

Back

The pH of pure water is 7.

Front

What is the general formula for acids?

Back

Acids typically have the formula HA, where H is hydrogen and A is an anion.

Front

What is the difference between strong and weak acids?

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Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids partially dissociate.