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A solution that has an excess of H+ ions |
Acid |
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Latin word of acid |
Acidus means "sharp/sour" |
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Weak vs Strong acids |
Weak acids does not ionize completely Strong acids ionizes completely |
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Examples of weak acids |
Acetic Boric Nitrous Phosphoric Sulfurous |
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Examples of strong acids |
Hydrochloric Nitric Sulfuric Hydriodic |
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Properties of an acid |
Taste sour Conduct electricity Corrosive which means they break down certain substances Some acid react strongly with metals Turns blue litmus paper red |
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Uses of Acids |
Acetic acid Citric acid Ascorbic acid Sulfuric acid Car batteries |
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Vinegar |
Acetic acid |
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Lemons, limes and oranges |
Citric acid |
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Vitamin C which your body needs to function |
Ascorbic acid |
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Use in the production of fertilizers, steels, paints, and plastics |
Sulfuric Acid |
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Common acids |
HCI H2SO4 HNO3 HC2H302 H2CO3 H3PO4 |
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HCI |
Hydrochloric stomach acid |
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H2SO4 |
Sulfuric acid - car batteries |
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HNO3 |
Nitric acid - explosives |
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HC2H302 |
Acetic acid - vinegar |
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H2CO3 |
Carbonic acid - sodas |
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H3PO4 |
Phosphoric acid - flavorings |
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A solution that has an excess of OH- ions |
Base |
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Another word for base |
Alkali |
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Properties of Base |
Feel slippery Taste bitter Can conduct electricity Do not react with metals |
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Common bases |
NaOH Mg (OH) 2 Al (OH) 3 NH4OH |
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NaOH |
Sodium hydroxide - soaps, drain cleaner |
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Mg (OH) 2 |
Magnesium Hydroxide - antacids |
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Al (OH) 3 |
Aluminum hydroxide - antacids, deodorant |
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NH4OH |
Ammonium hydroxide - ammonia |
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A measure of how acidic or basic a solution is |
pH scale |
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The pH scale ranges from |
0 to 14 |
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Acidic solutions have pH values |
Below 7 |
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A solution that is very acidic |
0 |
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A solution that is neutral |
7 |
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Pure water has a pH of |
7 |
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Basic solution have pH values of |
above 7 |
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Examples of acidifying foods |
Animal protein (meat, fish and cheese) Acidic tropical fruits (mandarin, oranges, lemons) Animal fats (vegetable oils) Stimulants (alcohol, coffee and nicotine) |
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0 in pH Scale |
Hydrochloric acid |
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14 in pH scale |
Sodium hydroxide |
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Examples of Acidic Substances (0-2) |
HCI Gastric juice Lemon juice Vinegar |
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Examples of Acidic Substances (3-6) |
Soda Orange Apple Tomato Coffee Soil Bread Potato Urine Milk |
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Examples of Acidic Substances (7) |
Pure Water |
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Examples of Acidic Substances (7-8.5) |
Drinking water Blood Detergents Seawater |
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Examples of Acidic Substances (10-14) |
Milk of magnesia Ammonia Bleach Lye (NAOH) |
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Normal pH level in the blood |
7.35 - 7.45 |
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Below 7.35, what condition happens |
Acidosis |
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Above 7.45, what condition happens |
Alkalosis |
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Body pH <7.35 & decreased levels of HCO3 in the blood Neutralizer of Acid |
Metabolic Acidosis |
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Examples of metabolic acidosis |
DKA Lactic Acidosis |
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>7.45 & increase levels of HCO3 in the blood |
Metabolic alkalosis |
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Examples of metabolic alkalosis |
Diuretic Antacid abuse |
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Carbon dioxide accumulation - acid in nature Hypoventilation |
Respiratory acidosis |
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Examples of respiratory acidosis |
Brain injury Lung parenchyma |
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Primary decrease in Pco2 Hyperventilation |
Respiratory alkalosis |
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Examples of respiratory alkalosis |
Pain Anxiety Metabolic acidosis |
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A reaction between an acid and a base |
Neutralization |
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Reaction between an acid and a base can form a? |
Salt and water |
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Known as litmus paper Turns red of acidic Turns blue if basic |
pH paper |
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A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acids and bases are added |
Buffer |
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Pollution in the air combines with water to form various acids |
Acid rain |
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Rapid changes in pH can |
Kill organisms in lakes and streams Can kill plants Create sinkholes |