Acids and Bases

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Acids have a pH range of 0 to 6.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Bases have a pH range of 8 to 14.

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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 happens to blue litmus paper in an acid?

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Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in an acid.

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What happens to red litmus paper in a base?

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Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base.

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What do bases produce when dissolved in water?

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Bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

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What is an example of a common acid?

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An example of a common acid is hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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What is an example of a common base?

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An example of a common base is sodium hydroxide (NaOH).

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What is the result of mixing an acid and a base of equal strength?

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The result is a neutral solution.

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What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

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The chemical formula for ammonia is NH3.