Solubility, Acids, and Bases

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What do bases contain when reacting with water?

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Hydroxide Ions (OH-) are produced when bases react with water.

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What is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is the typical taste of acids?

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Acids usually taste sour.

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What color does litmus paper turn when exposed to a base?

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Bases turn litmus paper blue.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Acids have a pH less than 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Bases have a pH greater than 7.

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What is a neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7.

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What is the process of a solute dissolving in a solvent called?

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The process is called dissolution.

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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.