Understanding Acids and Bases

What is an acid?

• A compound that releases hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution.

• A neutral substance that does not affect pH.

• An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.

• A base that accepts electrons in a reaction.

What is a base?

• A base is a solution with a pH below 7.

• A base is a substance that only accepts electrons.

• A base is a type of acid that donates protons.

• A base is a substance that accepts protons or donates electron pairs.

Can you name a common acid?

• Sodium hydroxide

• Acetic acid

• Sulfuric base

• Hydrochloric acid

Can you name a common base?

• Sodium chloride

• Potassium bromide

• Magnesium sulfate

• Calcium carbonate

What happens when an acid and a base mix?

• The mixture turns into a solid immediately.

• An acid and a base explode upon mixing.

• They create a gas that fills the container.

• An acid and a base neutralize each other, forming water and a salt.