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pH Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acid | any compound that increases the number of hydronium H3O+ ions when dissolved in water. |
| base | any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions OH- when dissolved in water. |
| neutralization reaction | when an acid and a base react to form a neutral solution of water and salt. |
| salt | an ionic compound that forms when a metal atom replaces the hydrogen of an acid. |
| pH | a value that is used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a system. |