Acid and Base Flashcards

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acids

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substances that produce hydrogen ions. Reactive with metals, are conductive and are sour to the taste.

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aqueous solution

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water based solutions

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Hydronium ions

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indicator

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A substance that will change color in the presence of an acid or a base. (i.e. litmus paper)

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Base

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substances that produce hydroxide ions. they are conductive, slippery to the touch, and taste bitter.

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Hydroxide ions

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Strong acids

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An acid in which all or most of the mole-cules produce hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution

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weak acid

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An acid that produces few hydrogen ions in an aqueous solution