Acids and Bases Review

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What are the properties of a base?

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Slippery, bitter, does not react with metals, pH above 7.

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What is lemon juice an example of?

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An acid.

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What pH range do bases fall into?

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7.1-14.

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What is a pH scale?

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An indicator that tells if a substance is an acid or base.

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What are the properties of acids?

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Sour, reacts with metals, pH below 7.

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What is the pH of a neutral substance?

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7.

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What happens when an acid reacts with a base?

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They neutralize each other, forming water and a salt.

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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What is an example of a strong base?

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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH).

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What color does litmus paper turn in an acidic solution?

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Red.