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What is the difference between acids and bases?
An acid is a substance that donates protons and a base that accepts protons.
What is the difference between dilute and concentrated?
Dilute means it has more water in the formula, and concentrated means it has more acid/base in it.
What is the symbol for the unit of concentration?
M
What is the pH scale?
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What is the proper term for a base?
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What changes the color in the Universal Indicator?
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Name the indicator that is used to detect acids that is not a liquid.
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What are 3 common household acids/bases?
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What happens when acids and bases react?
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What happens when acids and metals react?
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What are 2 natural forms of acids?
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Which out of the two; acids and bases, donates and accepts the protons?
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How does the number of molar refer to the concentration?
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List examples ratios explaining the difference between dilute and concentrated.
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How do you read a pH scale and what parts represent acid, base, and neutral?
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What is another name for bases?
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How do the pH scale indicators work?
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What is a way, when measuring pH, that you can make your results more reliable?
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What are some ways that acids affect the environment?
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What is an accurate comparison between acids and bases?
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What does Molar (M) mean/refer to?
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What causes natural chemicals to become indicators by changing color?
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What are the different types of indicators that can be used to determine pH?
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How does acid impact the environment?
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List three properties for both acids and bases.
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In acids and bases, a solution is either a diluted or concentrated solution. What do they mean?
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What happens to the acidic, basic or neutral solution when a universal indicator is added?
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Can red cabbage juice be used to determine the pH of solutions?
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What happens to the environment when acid rain occurs?
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What happens if you mix a base with a pH level of 8 with an acid with a pH level of 6?
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What do acids donate that bases accept? Do strong acids produce many or little protons?
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If I had 2 beakers filled with the same amount of acid and I added 200ml of water to beaker A and 100ml of water to beaker B, which acid would be more diluted?
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For every number you move down the pH scale, the concentration of hydrogen ions changes with it, by what factor does this number increase?
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Most pH indicators are made from natural substances, name two natural things that can be utilized as a pH indicator.
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Due to the great amounts of pollution produced by factories, the normal rain can be turned into acid rain. What are some of the effects of acid rain?
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Name a way that acid damages the environment.
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Compare the chemical properties of acids and bases.
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What does Molar (M) mean and apply to?
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How do you identify the pH of a substance using a pH scale?
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What are pH indicators?
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List 4 types of acid/base indicators used to determine pH.
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List 3 common household acids and 3 common household bases.
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How does ocean acidification affect the environment? Give an example of how it affects an organism.
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Study Notes
Acids and Bases Overview
- Acids donate protons (H⁺ ions), while bases accept protons (OH⁻ ions).
- Acids have a sour taste, are corrosive, and turn blue litmus paper red; bases have a bitter taste and turn red litmus paper blue.
Concentration
- Dilute solutions contain more water and less solute, while concentrated solutions have less water and more solute.
- Molar (M) is the unit of concentration; higher molarity means a more concentrated solution.
pH Scale
- The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14:
- Below 7 indicates acidity, with 7 being neutral, and above 7 indicating basicity.
- A decrease of one unit on the pH scale increases the concentration of hydrogen ions by a factor of 10.
Indicators
- pH indicators change color based on the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, with common examples including universal indicator, litmus paper, and red cabbage juice.
- Natural indicators like anthocyanin in red cabbage can be used to determine pH levels through color change.
Reactions
- When acids and bases react, they neutralize each other, producing water and salt.
- Acids react with metals to produce hydrogen gas and salt.
Environmental Impact
- Acid rain occurs due to atmospheric pollution, threatening ecosystems and corroding structures.
- Ocean acidification, caused by increased CO₂ levels, affects marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate shells.
Household Examples
- Common household acids include acetic acid (vinegar), citric acid (lemons), and lactic acid (milk).
- Common household bases include sodium hydroxide (soap) and ammonia (cleaners).
Properties of Acids and Bases
- Acids are conductive and can corrode materials, while bases may feel soapy and are also conductive.
- Both acids and bases can cause severe burns upon contact with skin.
Understanding Dilution
- Mixing a stronger acid with water results in a diluted solution; more water indicates a lower concentration of acid.
- Comparing two beakers with different volumes of water added illustrates the dilution concept; more water means more dilution.
Chemical Comparison
- Strong acids produce many protons, while weak acids produce fewer.
- Both acids and bases conduct electricity and are neutralized in reactions with one another, forming water and salt.
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