Acid Base - Neutralization Reactions

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What are bases also known as?

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Alkalis

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of acids?

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Turns blue litmus red

Front

What is a property of most bases?

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Feels slippery

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The products of a neutralization reaction are always:

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a salt and water.

Front

Identify the salt in the following equation: Zn(OH)2 + HNO3 → H2O + Zn(NO3)2

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Zn(NO3)2

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution.

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What is a base?

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

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

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pH less than 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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pH greater than 7.

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What happens when an acid reacts with a base?

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They undergo a neutralization reaction to form a salt and water.