Cos Sci: Vocab Chpt 12 (Part 1)

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acidic solution

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A solution that has a pH below 7.0 (neutral)

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alkaline solution

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A solution that has a pH above 7.0 (neutral)

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alkalis

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Bases; compounds that react with acids to form salts.

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alkanolamines

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Alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products.

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alpha hydroxy acids

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AHAs; acids derived from plants (mostly fruit) that are often used to exfoliate the skin.

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ammonia

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Colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen.

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anion

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An ion with a negative electrical charge.

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atoms

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The smallest chemical components (often called particles) of an element; structures that make up the element and have the same properties of the element.

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cation

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An ion with a positive electrical charge.

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chemical change

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A change in the chemical composition or make-up of a substance.