acids and bases

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

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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 neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.

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What happens to pH when an acid is added to water?

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The pH decreases, indicating an increase in hydrogen ion concentration.

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What happens to pH when a base is added to water?

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The pH increases, indicating a decrease in hydrogen ion concentration.

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What is a strong acid?

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A strong acid is one that completely ionizes in water, producing a high concentration of H+ ions.

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What is a weak acid?

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A weak acid partially ionizes in water, resulting in a lower concentration of H+ ions compared to strong acids.

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What is the relationship between pH and H+ concentration?

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As the concentration of H+ ions increases, the pH decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the conjugate base of an acid?

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The conjugate base is the species that remains after an acid donates a proton (H+).