acids and bases

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What does a base release when placed in water?

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Hydroxide ions (OH-) are released when a base is placed in water.

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A substance with a pH of 11 is which of the following?

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A substance with a pH of 11 is a base.

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A pH of 3 is how many times more acidic than a pH of 5?

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A pH of 3 is 100 times more acidic than a pH of 5.

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What is a mixture of chemicals that react with a base/acid to keep pH in a particular range?

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A buffer is a mixture of chemicals that helps maintain a stable pH.

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What does pH measure?

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pH measures the amount of hydrogen (H+) ions 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 releases hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale is a logarithmic scale that measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 to 14.

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What is a neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7, meaning it has equal concentrations of H+ and OH- ions.

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

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The pH of a solution decreases (becomes more acidic) when an acid is added.