Intro to Acids and Bases

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What turns litmus blue?

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Bases

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What is the pH of acids?

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Less than 7

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What is the pH range of human blood?

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7.35 to 7.45 (slightly basic)

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What changes the color of indicators?

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Acids and Bases (All)

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What is a solution with a pH of 7?

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Neutral

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates protons (H+) and has a pH less than 7.

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What is a base?

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A substance that accepts protons (H+) and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale that measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 to 14.

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What is a neutral solution?

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A solution with a pH of 7, neither acidic nor basic.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl)