Basics Of Acids, Bases And pH

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1. Neutral solutions have a pH of

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A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than 7 is basic.

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2. There are a variety of strengths of acids and bases.

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Strong Acid- closest to pH 0
Weak Acid- closest to pH 7 (neutral)
Strong Base- closest to pH 14
Weak Base- closest to pH 7 (neutral)

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3. An acid’s pH is between :

Explanation

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than 7 is basic.

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4. Acids and bases can combine to create water and salts.

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Acids and bases combine to create water and salts.
Example:
When Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) combine to form the salt sodium chloride.

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5. pH is a measure of ____ ions.

Explanation

pH is a measure of hydrogen ions (H+).
pOH is a measure of hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

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6. What is meant when an acid is referred to as monoprotic?

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Monoprotic - means one dissociable protons; therefore D is the correct answer.
A = Diprotic – means two dissociable protons
B = Triprotic – means three dissociable protons

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7. Which is NOT a property of a base?

Explanation

Sour taste corresponds to Acids NOT bases

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8. What is true when acids and bases neutralize each other.

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When acids and bases combine they react to neutralize the acid and base properties, producing a salt. The H(+) cation of the acid combines with the OH(-) anion of the base to form water.

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9. A base is a substance

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Bases are substances which release OH- (hydroxide) ions when dissolved in water. Acids release H+ ions in water.

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10. What is the correct definition for a Bronsted-Lowry acid?

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B is the correct answer since :
A: Is the definition for a Arrhenius acid - Any substance that ionizes when it dissolves in water to give the H+ ion.
C: Is the definition of a Lewis base - Any substance that can donate a pair of nonbonding electrons.

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11. Vinegar is an example of:

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Vinegar is an acid with a pH of that is typically around 2.5, therefore a weak acid. Although a weak acid, as any other substance, if used in excess it can do great damage to ones stomach.

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Neutral solutions have a pH of
There are a variety of strengths of acids and bases.
An acid’s pH is between :
Acids and bases can combine to create water and salts.
PH is a measure of ____ ions.
What is meant when an acid is referred to as monoprotic?
Which is NOT a property of a base?
What is true when acids and bases neutralize each other.
A base is a substance
What is the correct definition for a Bronsted-Lowry acid?
Vinegar is an example of:
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