Test: Acids and Bases - Honors

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What is bromic acid?

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Bromic acid is a strong acid with the chemical formula HBrO₃.

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What is the pH range of human blood?

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The pH of human blood ranges from 7.35 to 7.45, making it slightly basic.

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What is the pH of normal rainwater?

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Normal rainwater has a pH of about 6.

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What is the pH of acid rain?

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Acid rain has a pH between 4.2 and 4.4.

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What is the pH of pure water?

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Pure water has a pH of 7 and is considered a neutral substance.

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Define an acid.

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An acid is a substance that donates protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution.

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Define a base.

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A base is a substance that accepts protons (H⁺ ions) or donates hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution.

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What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?

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A strong acid completely dissociates in solution, while a weak acid only partially dissociates.

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What is the significance of pH in solutions?

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pH measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, influencing chemical reactions and biological processes.

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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 water and a salt.