Acids
Bases
Definitions
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pH
100
The formula HCl, which is the primary acid found in the stomach
What is HYDROCHLORIC ACID
100
A common base used for cleaning; also present in high amount in chicken and cat waste products
What is ammonia
100
Will react with an acid or a base to minimize their effects
What is a buffer
100
salts combined with a carboxylic acid group to interact with the polar and nonpolar portions of substances; to help dissolve in water
What are soaps
100
The pH range goes from ___ to ____
What is 0-14
200
Acids will make litmus paper turn to this color
What is RED
200
Bases turn litmus paper to this color.
What is BLUE
200
H₃O+
What is hydronium ion
200
similar to soap, but can be used in cold water
What is detergents
200
Coffee has a pH of 5. Given this information, coffee would be considered one of these.
What is an ACID
300
H3PO4 - the primary acid used in soft drink production.
What is phosphoric acid
300
If a substance doesn’t ionize completely, but produces OH- anions, you would have to characterize it as this, which would be closer to 7 on the pH scale.
What is a WEAK BASE
300
chemical reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water
What is a neutralization reaction
300
The two terms used to indicate the concentration of an acid or a base
What is dilute and concentrated
300
The normal pH of your blood
What is 7.4
400
A substance that ionizes nearly completely in aqueous solutions and produces H₃0+ ions; it is located closer to the zero on the pH scale.
What is a STRONG ACID
400
Where bases are located on the pH scale (lowest to highest numbers for bases)
What is above 7 to 14
400
a positive metal ion (cation) with a negative ion (anion) for this
What is a salt
400
This is a property of acids and bases that will cause the substance on which they act to be eroded or "eaten away"
What is corrosion
400
Citric acid is found in many fruits, yet fruits are safe to eat. Which is most likely to be the pH of citric acid: 1, 5, 7, or 10
What is 5
500
The reaction between an acid and a base results in the formation of water and this.
What is a SALT
500
If you have a swimming pool that has a pH of 6.8 and the desired pH is 7.5, this will need to be added.
What is a BASE
500
process in which a solution of a known concentration is used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution
What is titration
500
If a reaction gives of hydroxide ions, this type of reactant had to be present..
What is a BASE
500
The term pH actually stands for what?
What is power of hydrogen