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Discovering Design with Chemistry chapter 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Indicator | A chemical that undergoes a distinct, observable change (usually a color change) when the conditions in its solution change |
| Acid | A chemical that donates an H+ |
| Base | A chemical that accepts an H+ |
| Amphoteric | Capable of reacting either as an acid or a base |
| Polyprotic acid | An acid that can donate two or more H+ ions |
| Acid/Base titration | The process by which an acid of known concentration is added to a base of unknown concentration (or vice-versa) until a neutral pH is reached so as to determine the unknown concentration |