pH acids and bases

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What is pH?

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pH is a scale that measures how acidic or basic a substance is, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What does a pH of 1 indicate?

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A pH of 1 indicates a very strong acid.

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What does a pH of 7 indicate?

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A pH of 7 indicates a neutral substance, neither acidic nor basic.

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What does a pH of 14 indicate?

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A pH of 14 indicates a very strong base.

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution 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+) in a solution and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is the pH range for acids?

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The pH range for acids is from 0 to 6.

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What is the pH range for bases?

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The pH range for bases is from 8 to 14.

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What is the significance of the pH scale?

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The pH scale helps determine the strength of acids and bases, which is important in chemistry, biology, and environmental science.

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What is an example of a common acid?

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An example of a common acid is citric acid, found in citrus fruits.