Acid/Base Neutralization

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution, resulting in a pH less than 7.

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution, resulting in a pH greater than 7.

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What is a salt?

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A salt is an ionic compound formed from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base.

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What is the general equation for a neutralization reaction?

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Acid + Base → Salt + Water.

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What are the products of a neutralization reaction?

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Water and an ionic salt.

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What happens to the pH of a solution during a neutralization reaction?

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The pH of the solution moves towards 7, indicating neutrality.

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What is the role of water in a neutralization reaction?

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Water is produced as a byproduct of the reaction between an acid and a base.

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What is the significance of hydrogen ions (H+) in determining acidity?

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The concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution determines its acidity; more H+ means a more acidic solution.

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What is the significance of hydroxide ions (OH-) in determining basicity?

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The concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution determines its basicity; more OH- means a more basic solution.

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What is the effect of excess hydrogen ions in a solution?

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If there are excess hydrogen ions, the solution will be acidic.