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Acids and Bases
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an Acid? | The definition of a acid is that it is a substance that reacts with metals to release hydrogen ions ( H+ ) in water. |
| What is a Base? | The definition of a base is a substance formed when metals react with water producing Hydroxide ions ( OH - ) |
| What is a PH Scale? | A PH Scale is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen or hydroxide ions in a solution. |
| What is 7 on a PH Scale? | Neutral |
| What is a 7 or higher on a PH Scale? | Base |
| What is a 7 or below on a PH Scale? | Acid |
| How far do PH Scales range? | 0 - 14 |
| What is Neutralization? | Neutralization is a reaction between an acid and a base to produce salt and water. |
| Acid + Base --> | Salt + Water |
| The chemical formula for an Acid usually begins with a | H |
| The chemical formula for a base usually ends with? | OH |
| What is H2O? | Water |
| What is NaCI? | Table salt |
| 2H20 | 'Two' water |
| What is 2NaCI? | 'Two" table salt |
| What is H2SO4? | Sulfuric acid |