Acids and Bases

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What is the pH scale?

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

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What pH value represents a neutral solution?

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A pH value of 7 represents a neutral solution.

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What are acids?

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Acids are substances that have a pH less than 7 and can donate protons (H+) in a solution.

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What are bases?

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Bases are substances that have a pH greater than 7 and can accept protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is a common property of acids?

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Acids taste sour and can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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What is a common property of bases?

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Bases taste bitter and feel slippery to the touch.

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What happens to litmus paper in the presence of an acid?

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Litmus paper turns red in the presence of an acid.

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What happens to litmus paper in the presence of a base?

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Litmus paper turns blue in the presence of a base.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of a strong acid.

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What is an example of a strong base?

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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an example of a strong base.