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Acids and Bases
Acid and Base Flashcards
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Chemistry
9th Grade
04/20/2012

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Term
Base
Definition
A substance that produces hydroxide (OH-) ions.
Term
Acid
Definition
A substance that produces hydrogen ions (H+).
Term
Indicator
Definition
An organic compound that changes color when it comes in contact with an acid or base.
Term
Electrolyte
Definition
A solution that can conduct electricty. The strong the acid/base the better electrolyte it is.
Term
Corrosive
Definition
The ability to react with and eat away at flesh or a metal.
Term
Neutral
Definition
7.0 on the pH scale
Term
Strong Acid
Definition
0 to 2.9 on the pH scale
Term
Weak Acid
Definition
3 to 6.9 on the pH scale
Term
Weak Base
Definition
7.1 to 10.9 on the pH scale
Term
Strong Base
Definition
11 to 14 on the pH scale
Term
Stength
Definition
Based on how well the acid or base produces ions.

Strong acid/bases make ions very well.
Weak acid/bases make ions poorly.
Term
Concentration
Definition
Refers to how much of an acid or base we have within a solution.

The pH scale tests it.

Remember, we can have a low concentration of a strong acid or base.
Term
Acid Rain
Definition
Any type of rain with a pH less than 5.6.
Term
What are the two types of acid that form acid rain?
Definition
Sulfuric Acid and Nitric Acid
Term
Acid + Base = _________ + _________
Definition
_________ + _________ = Water + Salt
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