Solutions, Solubility, and pH

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What is a base?

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A base is a substance that releases OH- ions when dissolved in water.

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What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?

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Water.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute.

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What is an electrolyte?

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An electrolyte is a substance that dissolves in water and conducts electric current.

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What is the substance being dissolved called?

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The substance being dissolved is called the solute.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic), with 7 being neutral.

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

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The pH decreases, making the solution more acidic.

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

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The pH increases, making the solution more basic.