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What is the pH of a neutral substance?
What type of solutions resist changes in pH?
What is the pH range of acidic solutions?
What is the role of buffers in biological processes?
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Study Notes
Acids and Bases
- Substances can be classified as acidic, basic, or neutral based on their pH levels.
Understanding pH Scale
- The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.
- Acids have a pH below 7, and bases have a pH above 7.
Characteristics of Acids and Bases
- Acids: taste sour, turn blue litmus paper red, feel wet, are proton donors, and include citrus fruits, soda, and vinegar.
- Bases: taste bitter, turn red litmus paper blue, feel slippery, are proton acceptors, and include ammonia, antacids, and detergents/soaps.
Neutralization Reaction
- Acids and bases react to form water and salt, resulting in a pH of 7 (pure water).
pH Indicators
- Indicators are used to determine whether a substance is an acid or base, but do not give an exact pH value.
- Examples of indicators include litmus paper, phenolphthalein, and methyl orange.
Neutral Substances
- Neutral substances have an equal amount of hydrogen (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-).
- Examples of neutral substances include water and human blood.
Buffers
- Buffers are solutions that resist changes in pH, composed of a weak acid and a weak base.
- Buffers play a critical role in biological processes, such as maintaining a stable pH in the blood.
Uses of Acids, Bases, and Neutral Solutions
- Acids, bases, and neutral substances have various uses in medicine, industry, and everyday life.
- Examples include sulfuric acid in chemotherapy, lactic acid in skin products, and sodium hydroxide in soap production.
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Test your knowledge of acids and bases, pH levels, and household examples of acidic and basic substances. Learn about their properties and characteristics.
