Acids and Bases Reactions

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H⁺ ions) in a chemical reaction and has a pH less than 7.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts protons (H⁺ ions) or donates hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a chemical reaction and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is a neutralization reaction?

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A neutralization reaction is a chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water.

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What are the products of a neutralization reaction?

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The products of a neutralization reaction are salt and water.

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What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

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The chemical formula for hydrochloric acid is HCl.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is H₂SO₄.

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What is the chemical formula for nitric acid?

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The chemical formula for nitric acid is HNO₃.

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What is a salt in chemistry?

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

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What is the role of water in acid-base reactions?

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Water acts as a solvent and is often a product of acid-base neutralization reactions.

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What is the pH scale?

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