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What do pH tests tell us?
What do pH tests tell us?
Describe the pH scale.
Describe the pH scale.
pH 0-6 = acidic; pH 7 = neutral; pH 8-14 = basic.
What is a neutralization reaction?
What is a neutralization reaction?
Adding an acid and a base together to reach pH 7.
What are the properties of acids?
What are the properties of acids?
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Provide two examples of acids you could find in your home.
Provide two examples of acids you could find in your home.
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What are the properties of bases?
What are the properties of bases?
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Provide two examples of bases you could find in your home.
Provide two examples of bases you could find in your home.
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Classify the substance 'orange juice' (pH = 3.5).
Classify the substance 'orange juice' (pH = 3.5).
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Classify the substance 'drain cleaner' (pH = 13).
Classify the substance 'drain cleaner' (pH = 13).
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What can you tell your classmate about the neutralization reaction result with a pH of 9?
What can you tell your classmate about the neutralization reaction result with a pH of 9?
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How is pH related to the concentration of hydrogen (H+) ions in an acidic solution?
How is pH related to the concentration of hydrogen (H+) ions in an acidic solution?
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How is pH related to the concentration of hydroxide (OH-) ions in a basic solution?
How is pH related to the concentration of hydroxide (OH-) ions in a basic solution?
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How is pH related to the concentration of H+ and OH- ions in a neutral solution?
How is pH related to the concentration of H+ and OH- ions in a neutral solution?
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Study Notes
pH and Its Significance
- pH indicates whether a solution is acidic or basic, measuring levels of H+ and OH- ions.
- Acidic solutions: pH ranges from 0 to 6; neutral: pH 7; basic: pH ranges from 8 to 14.
Neutralization Reactions
- Neutralization involves mixing an acid and a base, with the goal of achieving a pH of 7.
Properties of Acids
- Acid characteristics:
- pH 0 to 6
- Strong acids: pH 0 to 2; weak acids: pH 5 to 6
- Sour taste, corrosive to metals, conduct electricity.
- Common acids: orange juice (pH 3.5), vinegar.
Properties of Bases
- Base characteristics:
- pH 8 to 14
- Strong bases: pH 12 to 14; weak bases: pH 8 to 9
- Bitter taste, slippery texture, conduct electricity.
- Common bases: ammonia, bleach.
Classification of Substances
- Orange juice: classified as acidic.
- Drain cleaner: classified as basic.
Understanding Neutralization Outcomes
- In a reaction producing a basic pH (e.g., pH 9) despite equal volumes of acid and base, the stronger base influences the final pH more than the weaker acid.
pH and Ion Concentration in Solutions
- In acidic solutions:
- H+ concentration exceeds OH- concentration; lower pH indicates stronger acid.
- In basic solutions:
- OH- concentration exceeds H+ concentration; higher pH indicates stronger base.
- In neutral solutions:
- H+ and OH- concentrations are equal, resulting in a pH of 7.
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