Chapter Six, Lesson Four: Acids and Bases in Solution Flashcards
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hydrogen ion (H⁺)
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A hydrogen ion (H⁺) is an atom of hydrogen that has lost its electron.
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hydroxide ion (OH⁻)
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The hydroxide ion (OH⁻) is a negative ion made of oxygen and hydrogen.
3
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pH scale
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The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. It expresses the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.
4
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neutralization
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A reaction between an acid and a base is called neutralization.
5
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salt
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A salt is any ionic compound that can be made from a neutralization reaction.
