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pH - Correct Answer chemical potential of hydrogen
the pH of a solution indicates its concentration of H3O+ ions
pH scale - Correct Answer measures how acidic or basic a substance is on a scale from 0 - 14
acid side - Correct Answer numbers 0 - 7 on the left side of the pH scale
base side - Correct Answer numbers 7 - 14 on the right side of the pH scale
acid properties and examples - Correct Answer - tastes sour and stings if it gets in your eye or a
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- release positively-charged hydrogen atoms (H+) into water
- hydronium ions are formed after hydrogen atoms are released
- acid solutions can conduct electricity and eat away metal
ex: vinegar, lemon juice, battery acid, hydrochloric acid
base properties and examples - Correct Answer - contain hydrogen, but form hydroxide ions
when they dissolve in water
- feel slippery and taste bitter
- don't react with metal
ex: soap, toothpaste, baking soda, floor cleaner
acids and bases on the ends of the scale are... - Correct Answer stronger