Solutions
Acids
Bases
Reactions
Acids and Bases in Solutions
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What is a solution

A homogeneous mixture

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What is the taste of an acid
It tastes sour
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What is the taste of a base
Bitter taste
100
What happens when acids react with metal
Metals seem to disappear in the solution because corrosion occurs
100
What is an acid
Any substance that produces hydrogen ions in water
200
What is the part of the solution that is represented in the largest amount
Solvent
200
What is the color of the litmus paper after being acidified
Red
200
Why shouldn't you touch a base
It can burn or irritate your skin
200
What happens when acids react with carbonate compounds
Carbon dioxide forms
200
What is a base
Any substance that produces hydroxide ions in water
300

A solution with the "standard" amount of solute dissolved is...

Saturated

300
What is one acid
Hydrochloric acid, Nitric acid, Sulfuric acid, Carbonic acid, Acetic acid, Phosphoric acid
300
What are some bases used at home
Ammonia, glass cleaner with ammonia, lye drain opener
300
What reaction occurs when you put an acid or a base on an indicator
The litmus paper changes color
300
What is the concentration of hydrogen ions when the pH is low
High
400

What effect does a solute have on freezing point of water?

They lower freezing points

400
How are acids in the body useful
Acid in the stomach helps digest protein and during exercise lactic acid builds up hard-working muscles
400
What is the name of one common base
Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Calcium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonia, Calcium Oxide
400
What color does the indicator turn when you put a base on it
The indicator turns blue
400
What is acid rain
Rain that's more acidic than normal
500

What is happening when a solution forms

Particles of the solute leave each other and become surrounded by particles of the solvent

500
Do foods have acids in them
Some foods have acids in them
500
How can bases help your health
They can help erase effects of too much stomach acid
500
Does litmus paper always change colors
No
500
What does a neutralization reaction produce
Water and a salt
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