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Is grapefruit juice an acid or base?
Is grapefruit juice an acid or base?
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Is vinegar an acid or base?
Is vinegar an acid or base?
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Is baking soda an acid or base?
Is baking soda an acid or base?
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Is Coca-Cola an acid or base?
Is Coca-Cola an acid or base?
Is detergent an acid or base?
Is detergent an acid or base?
Is water an acid or base?
Is water an acid or base?
What are bases sometimes called?
What are bases sometimes called?
How can you recognize acidic food?
How can you recognize acidic food?
What color will litmus turn when dipped in orange juice?
What color will litmus turn when dipped in orange juice?
What color will phenolphthalein be in vinegar?
What color will phenolphthalein be in vinegar?
Mary dipped a piece of red litmus paper into an unknown solution and it stayed red. From this observation, she concluded that the solution is an acid. Is she correct?
Mary dipped a piece of red litmus paper into an unknown solution and it stayed red. From this observation, she concluded that the solution is an acid. Is she correct?
Name the acid produced by the stomach to help digest food.
Name the acid produced by the stomach to help digest food.
Why is it wise to wear rubber gloves when handling drain cleaners?
Why is it wise to wear rubber gloves when handling drain cleaners?
What does it mean to say a substance dissociates in water?
What does it mean to say a substance dissociates in water?
What is a solution that has an excess of hydrogen ions?
What is a solution that has an excess of hydrogen ions?
What is a solution that has equal amounts of H+ and OH- ions?
What is a solution that has equal amounts of H+ and OH- ions?
Does a strong acid have more H+ ions in it than a weak acid?
Does a strong acid have more H+ ions in it than a weak acid?
What is the pH of neutral solutions?
What is the pH of neutral solutions?
Does a pH less than 7 indicate a base?
Does a pH less than 7 indicate a base?
What can be concluded about a solution if phenolphthalein turns bright pink?
What can be concluded about a solution if phenolphthalein turns bright pink?
What are vinegar, orange juice, and cola examples of?
What are vinegar, orange juice, and cola examples of?
If the number of H+ ions is very high, what is the pH of this solution?
If the number of H+ ions is very high, what is the pH of this solution?
The pH of pure water is approximately...
The pH of pure water is approximately...
Can you find the pH of a solution by using litmus paper?
Can you find the pH of a solution by using litmus paper?
What can be used to find the exact pH of a solution?
What can be used to find the exact pH of a solution?
What is HF?
What is HF?
If I spilled some battery acid, what should I do?
If I spilled some battery acid, what should I do?
How do heartburn medications like Tums or Alka-Seltzer work?
How do heartburn medications like Tums or Alka-Seltzer work?
What does it mean to say an acid neutralizes a base?
What does it mean to say an acid neutralizes a base?
What are the products formed when nitric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?
What are the products formed when nitric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?
Will pouring vinegar on drain cleaner make it safe to wipe up?
Will pouring vinegar on drain cleaner make it safe to wipe up?
What are the acids and bases needed to combine to make magnesium fluoride?
What are the acids and bases needed to combine to make magnesium fluoride?
What is a solution that has an excess of hydroxide ions?
What is a solution that has an excess of hydroxide ions?
Name the acid used in most car batteries.
Name the acid used in most car batteries.
What happens to HCl when it dissolves in water?
What happens to HCl when it dissolves in water?
What happens when sodium hydroxide dissolves in water?
What happens when sodium hydroxide dissolves in water?
Do weak bases dissociate almost completely in water?
Do weak bases dissociate almost completely in water?
The lower the pH of a substance, the less dangerous it is?
The lower the pH of a substance, the less dangerous it is?
What is HNO3?
What is HNO3?
What is H2SO4?
What is H2SO4?
What is HCl?
What is HCl?
What is H2CrO4?
What is H2CrO4?
What is strontium nitrate formed from?
What is strontium nitrate formed from?
What is sodium bromide formed from?
What is sodium bromide formed from?
What is potassium chloride formed from?
What is potassium chloride formed from?
What is sodium sulfate formed from?
What is sodium sulfate formed from?
As we move down the pH scale, does the concentration of H+ ions increase?
As we move down the pH scale, does the concentration of H+ ions increase?
Does a neutral solution have a greater concentration of H+ ions than OH- ions?
Does a neutral solution have a greater concentration of H+ ions than OH- ions?
Is water capable of dissociating?
Is water capable of dissociating?
A base with a pH of 14 would have a greater concentration of OH- ions than a base with a pH of 10?
A base with a pH of 14 would have a greater concentration of OH- ions than a base with a pH of 10?
One product formed from a reaction between HCl and NH4OH would be ammonium chloride?
One product formed from a reaction between HCl and NH4OH would be ammonium chloride?
Is an acid with a pH of 6 stronger than an acid with a pH of 3?
Is an acid with a pH of 6 stronger than an acid with a pH of 3?
Do strong acids ionize almost completely in water?
Do strong acids ionize almost completely in water?
What are some common acids?
What are some common acids?
What are some common bases?
What are some common bases?
What are acids and bases usually?
What are acids and bases usually?
What does a pH less than 7 indicate?
What does a pH less than 7 indicate?
What does a pH greater than 7 indicate?
What does a pH greater than 7 indicate?
What does a pH of 7 indicate?
What does a pH of 7 indicate?
Name the acid found in orange juice.
Name the acid found in orange juice.
Name the acid commonly known as vitamin C.
Name the acid commonly known as vitamin C.
What happens when hydrogen chloride dissolves in water?
What happens when hydrogen chloride dissolves in water?
Study Notes
Acids and Bases Overview
- Grapefruit juice and vinegar are acids, while baking soda and detergents are bases.
- Water is considered neutral and does not exhibit acidic or basic properties.
- Acids are often recognized for their sour taste, while bases can feel slippery.
Acid-Base Indicators
- Litmus paper turns red in acidic solutions like orange juice.
- Phenolphthalein is colorless in acidic environments and bright pink in basic solutions.
- Universal indicators can provide an exact pH value, unlike litmus paper, which only indicates a basic or acidic nature.
Chemical Properties
- Stomach acid is primarily hydrochloric acid, aiding in digestion.
- Strong acids and bases are corrosive and can damage skin.
- Acids dissociate in water to release hydrogen ions (H+), while bases release hydroxide ions (OH-).
pH Scale
- The pH of neutral solutions is 7, where the concentration of H+ equals OH- ions.
- A solution with pH below 7 is acidic, while above 7 is basic.
- A strong acid has a high concentration of H+ ions, while its strength is based on ion dissociation rather than quantity.
Neutralization Reactions
- An acid neutralizes a base to produce neutral products like water and salts.
- Common salts and their producing acid-base pairs include:
- Sodium nitrate from nitric acid and sodium hydroxide.
- Strontium nitrate from strontium hydroxide and nitric acid.
Acid-Base Reactions and Safety
- Some drain cleaners, which are strong bases, can react with weak acids, like vinegar, to form neutral products, albeit not entirely safe without proper precautions.
- Heartburn medications neutralize excess stomach acid, providing relief from discomfort.
Common Acids and Bases
- Common acids include acetic acid (vinegar), citric acid (natural fruit acid), sulfuric acid (used in batteries), and hydrochloric acid (stomach acid).
- Common bases include sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), soaps, detergents, and antacids.
Acid-Base Concepts
- Acids with lower pH values are stronger than those with higher pH.
- A strong acid practically dissociates completely in water to release ions.
- When carbon dioxide dissolves in water, it forms carbonic acid, exhibiting both acid-base behaviors.
Notable Acids and Bases Formulae
- Hydrofluoric acid (HF), nitric acid (HNO3), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and hydrochloric acid (HCl) are key acids mentioned.
- Bases include common hydroxides like sodium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide used for various reactions.
Practical Applications
- The pH of pure water is approximately 7, serving as a benchmark for acidity and alkalinity in solutions.
- Knowing the pH helps in identifying the nature of solutions, critical in various practical scenarios, including laboratory and everyday chemical uses.
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Test your knowledge on acids and bases with these flashcards. This quiz features common substances like grapefruit juice, vinegar, and baking soda, challenging you to identify whether they are acids, bases, or neutral. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of chemistry concepts.