acids & bases. what are they? acids & bases an acid is any substance that releases h + ions...
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Acids & Bases
An acid is any substance that releases H+ ions in water.
The more H+ that is released, the stronger the acid.
Acids & Bases
Common examples include:HCl------------Hydrochloric AcidH2SO4 --------Sulfuric Acid
HNO3 ---------Nitric Acid
Acids & Bases
Common examples include:HCl------------Hydrochloric AcidH2SO4 --------Sulfuric Acid
HNO3 ---------Nitric Acid
CH3COOH----Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
Acids & Bases
A base is any substance that releases OH- ions in water.
The more OH- that is released, the stronger the base.
Acids & Bases
Common examples include:KOH------------------------Potassium Hydroxide NaOH----------------------Sodium Hydroxide
Acids & Bases
The pH scale is used to measure the strength of an acid or a base.
It is a scale that goes from 0to 14.
Acids & Bases
The pH scale is used to measure the strength of an acid or a base.
It is a scale that goes from 0to 14.0 is a strong acid and 14 a strong base.