Acids and Bases Practice Flashcard

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Acids have a pH range of 0 to 6.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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Bases have a pH range of 8 to 14.

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What is a neutral pH value?

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A neutral pH value is 7.

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What is the formula to calculate pH?

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What does a pH of 6 indicate about a solution?

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A pH of 6 indicates a weak acid.

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What is a characteristic property of bases?

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Bases feel slippery and taste bitter.

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What is a characteristic property of acids?

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Acids taste sour and can be corrosive.

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What happens to phenolphthalein in a basic solution?

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Phenolphthalein turns bright pink in a basic solution.

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What is the result of neutralizing an acid with a base?

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The result is a salt and water.

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What is the significance of the H+ ion concentration in a solution?

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The H+ ion concentration determines the acidity or basicity of a solution.