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What happens to a solution if there is excess hydrogen ions?

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The solution will be acidic.

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What are the products of a neutralization reaction?

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A neutralization reaction will (almost) always produce water and salt.

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What is an acid?

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A type of chemical that forms solutions that taste sour, due to high concentrations of positive hydrogen ions.

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Complete the following reaction: H3PO4 + NaOH --> ?

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Na3PO4 + H2O

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Complete the following reaction: HCl + Mg(OH)2 --> ?

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MgCl2 + H2O

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What is a base?

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A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or donate electron pairs.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

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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 is a salt in chemistry?

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A compound formed from the reaction of an acid and a base, consisting of cations and anions.

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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.