Acid Reactions

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a chemical reaction 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+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a chemical reaction and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is a neutralization reaction?

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A neutralization reaction is a chemical reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water.

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What is produced when hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium hydroxide?

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Magnesium chloride and water are produced.

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What is the general reaction of an acid with a metal?

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Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen.

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What is the result of a reaction between an acid and a carbonate?

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Acid + Carbonate → Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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The pH range of acids is from 0 to 6.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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The pH range of bases is from 8 to 14.

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What is the product of a neutralization reaction?

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The products of a neutralization reaction are a salt and water.

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What happens to the pH of a solution when an acid is added to a base?

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The pH of the solution decreases, moving towards neutral.