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pH Vocabulary
pH Scale
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acid | An electrolyte that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water; has a pH below 7 |
| Base | An electrolyte that accepts hydrogen ions when dissolved in water; pH above 7 |
| Hydrogen Ion | A hydrogen atom that has lost an electron, resulting in a positive charge of the atom |
| Hydroxide Ion | An atom with a negative charge that contains one oxygen atom bonded to one hydrogen atom |
| pH Scale | A scale that measures acidity; the scale's range is 0-14 |