Acids and Bases

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium hydroxide?

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Mg(OH)₂

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What is the pH range of human blood?

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7.35 to 7.45

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What does a pH of 3 indicate about a substance?

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It is an acid.

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What is a common property of bases?

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They feel slippery.

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What color does litmus paper turn in the presence of an acid?

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Red

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What is the pH scale used for?

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To measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.

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What is a neutral pH value?

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7

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What is the characteristic taste of acids?

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Sour

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What is the characteristic taste of bases?

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Bitter

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What is an example of a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl)