Acid-Base Chemistry PDF
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This document explains the concepts of acids and bases, including their properties and the neutralization reaction. It provides a pH scale to differentiate acids and bases, classifying some common substances.
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## Acid-Base Chemistry ### Acids - pH less than 7 - Turn litmus paper red - Taste sour - Feel irritating/corrosive - Include fruit juices, soda, and coffee ### Bases - pH greater than 7 - Turn litmus paper blue - Taste bitter or soapy - Feel slippery - Include baking soda, ammonia, and soap | 0...
## Acid-Base Chemistry ### Acids - pH less than 7 - Turn litmus paper red - Taste sour - Feel irritating/corrosive - Include fruit juices, soda, and coffee ### Bases - pH greater than 7 - Turn litmus paper blue - Taste bitter or soapy - Feel slippery - Include baking soda, ammonia, and soap | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | Stomach | Lemon | Coffee | | | | Pure water | Sea water | Baking Soda | Ammonia | Bleach | | | Acid | Juice | | | | | | | | | | | | **pH scale** **Neutralization Reaction** Strong acid + strong base -> salt + water **Example**: HCl + NaOH -> NaCl + H₂O
