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Bases and Acids
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Term | Definition |
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Solution | A mixture containing a solvent ad at least one solute and has the same properties throughout |
Solvent | The part of a solution usually present in the largest amount |
Solute | The substance that is dissolved by the solvent |
Collid | A mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out |
Suspension | A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration |
Dilute Solution | A mixture that has only a little solute dissolved in a certain amount of solvent |
Concentrated Solution | A mixture that has a lot of solute dissolved in the solvent |
Solubility | A measure of how much solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature |
Saturated Solution | When you have added so much solute that no more dissolves |
Acids | Compounds with specific characteristic properties |
Corrosive | "wear away" other materials |
Indicator | A compound that changes color when it comes in contact with an acid |
Bases | Another group of compounds that can be identified by their common properties |
Hydrogen Ion (H+) | An atom of hydrogen that has lost its electron |
Hydroxide Ion (OH-) | A negative ion made of oxygen and hydrogen |
pH scale | Expresses the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution |
Neutralization | A reaction between an acid and a base |
Salt | Any ionic compound that can be made from a neutralization reaction |