03-05_task Acids and Bases Questions

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Name: Jada Orum Date: 01/28/24 School: PCHS Facilitator: Ms. Wright 3.05 Acids and Bases Questions Answer the following questions. 1. Explain an acid. A substance that produces hydrogen ions in a water solution 2. Explain a base. A substance that produces hydroxide ions when it is dissolved water 3. List 4 common examples of acids. Acetic Acid Acetylsalicylic Ascorbic Acid Carbonic Acid 4. List 4 common examples of bases. Ammonia Sodium Hydroxide Magnesium Hydroxide Calcium Hydroxide 5. What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid? The extent to which they dissociate into ions in solution. Strong acids dissociate completely, producing a high concentration of hydrogen ions, while weak acids dissociate partially, producing a lower concentration of hydrogen ions. 6. List 3 characteristics of acids. Sour taste Corrosive Turns blue litmus paper red 7. List 3 characteristics of bases. Bitter taste Slimy or soapy feel on fingers Turns red litmus paper blue
8. Are acids or bases more harmful? Explain your answer. Both acids and bases are harmful depending on their pH level, or how strong they are.
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