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What is the pH range of the pH scale?
0 to 14
Which of the following is a property of acids?
Turn blue litmus paper red
What does a base do in terms of protons?
Accepts OH- ions in a solution
Which household substance is classified as an acid?
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What type of reaction occurs when acids and bases combine?
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Which substance turns red litmus paper blue?
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What is the taste associated with bases?
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What is the pH range for bases on the pH scale?
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Which substance serves as a reference point for both acids and bases?
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Why do buffers play a critical role in biological processes?
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Which of the following is a common pH indicator used in laboratories?
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What pH value is considered neutral on the pH scale?
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How is water classified in terms of acidity or basicity?
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What is the significance of a substance with a pH of 1 on the pH scale?
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'Buffers resist changes in pH by neutralizing relatively small amounts of ______ or bases.' Fill in the blank.
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