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what is the definition of acids?
an acid is a proton (H+) donor
what are monoprotic acids?
give up one proton per molecule
what are polyprotic acids?
give up more than one proton per molecule
what are general properties of acids?
sour taste
pH < 7.0
turn blue litmus paper red
react with bases to form salt and water
what are strong acids?
dissociate completely in water
what are some examples of strong acids?
HCl
nitric acid
sulfuric acid
what are weak acids?
dissociate partially in water
what are some examples of weak acids?
formic acid
acetic acid
benzoic acid
what is the definition of base?
a base is a proton (H+) acceptor
what are strong bases?
dissociate completely in water
what are some examples of strong bases?
NaOH
KOH
Ca(OH)2
what are weak bases?
dissociate partially in water
what are some examples of weak base?
ammonia
what are the general properties of bases?
bitter taste
slippery feel or soapy on the skin
pH > 7.0
turn litmus paper from red to blue