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Bases and Acids
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |