Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
A substance is an acid or a base depends on
A
The types of ion it releases when dissolved in a solution
2
Q
Acids release
A
Hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution
3
Q
Bases release
A
Hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution
4
Q
The strength of acidity and bases is determined by
A
The concentration of ions
5
Q
Greater than 7 on the PH scale is
A
a base