Acids and Bases

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What is another name for a base?

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Alkaline

Front

The pH scale is a range from:

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0-14

Front

What substance would do the best job of cleaning pots and pans?

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A substance with a pH of 8

Front

How do acidic solutions taste?

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Sour

Front

What tastes sour?

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Acids

Front

What is an acid?

Back

A substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution.

Front

What is a base?

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A substance that accepts protons (H+) in a solution.

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

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7 (neutral)

Front

What happens to litmus paper in an acidic solution?

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It turns red.

Front

What happens to litmus paper in a basic solution?

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It turns blue.