Acids and Bases _Vr

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What is the pH of pure water?

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7

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What is a neutral substance?

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A substance that has a pH of 7, neither acidic nor basic.

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What characterizes acids?

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Corrosive substances with a strong smell, sour taste, and a pH less than 7.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

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pH less than 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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pH greater than 7.

Front

What is an example of a base?

Back

Dishwashing detergent.

Front

What is an example of an acid?

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Orange juice.

Front

What happens to the strength of an acid as the pH decreases?

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The strength of the acid increases.

Front

What happens to the strength of a base as the pH increases?

Back

The strength of the base increases.

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What is the relationship between pH and acidity?

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The lower the pH, the stronger the acid.