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Properties of Acids
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-Produce H3O+ ions in water
-Turns litmus paper red -Sour taste -Donates a proton to another substance |
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Properties of Bases
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-Slippery feeling
-Breaks down fats & oils -Turns litmus paper blue -Accepts a proton |
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pH scale
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-0 to 14
-0 being very acidic & 14 being very basic -Tums, rolaids, |
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What two factors make an acid or base harmful?
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-pH Level
-Concentration |
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Why will strong acids conduct electricity better than weak acids?
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THey conduct electricity better because they break apart into ions. The stronger the acid, the more ions are made. The more ions are made, the better electricity is conducted.
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What is an antacid? What are some examples?
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They are bases used to absorb acids and raise pH level. Some examples are tums, rolaids, milk of magnesia.
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