Chemistry: Acids, Bases, and pH
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Flashcards covering key concepts related to acids, bases, and the pH scale.
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Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
An example of an acid that starts with 'H'.
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
An example of a base that ends with 'OH'.
pH + pOH = 14
The relationship in acid-base chemistry indicating the sum of pH and pOH.
Acidic
A condition where the pH is less than 7.
Neutral
A condition where the pH is equal to 7.
Alkaline
A condition where the pH is greater than 7.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
An example of an acid that starts with 'H'.
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
An example of a base that ends with 'OH'.
pH + pOH = 14
The relationship in acid-base chemistry indicating the sum of pH and pOH.
Acidic
A condition where the pH is less than 7.
Neutral
A condition where the pH is equal to 7.
Alkaline
A condition where the pH is greater than 7.
Strong acid
An acid that completely dissociates in solution.
Weak acid
An acid that partially dissociates in solution.
Strong base
A base that completely dissociates in solution.
Weak base
A base that partially dissociates in solution.
Buffers
Solutions that resist changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base