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Acids and Bases
Term | Definition |
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acid properties | sour taste |
solution | a mixture formed when one substance dissolves in another |
react | to undergo a chemical change |
corrosive | to be able to break down or destroy substances |
sour | a sharp and tangy taste |
acid examples | lemon juice |
base properties | can be solid or liquid |
alkali | another name for bases |
neutral substance | neither an acid or base |
base examples | household cleaners |
pH scale | a measure of how acidic or basic something is |
pH 0 to 6 | acidic |
pH 7 | neutral |
pH 8 to 14 | basic |