Acids & Bases - Properties/Naming

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What makes a solution acidic?

Back

It contains more H+ ions.

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What makes a solution basic?

Back

It contains more OH- ions.

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What is a binary acid?

Back

An acid that contains only two different elements, typically hydrogen and a nonmetal.

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What is a ternary acid?

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An acid that contains three different elements, usually hydrogen, oxygen, and a nonmetal.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale that measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What happens to litmus paper in an acidic solution?

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It turns red.

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What happens to litmus paper in a basic solution?

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It turns blue.

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What is the general formula for acids?

Back

Acids typically have the formula HA, where H is hydrogen and A is the anion.

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What is the difference between strong and weak acids?

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Strong acids completely dissociate in water, while weak acids only partially dissociate.

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What is the role of hydroxide ions (OH-) in a basic solution?

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They increase the pH and make the solution basic.