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Question 1

What are acids and bases and how do they relate to the pH scale

Answer 1

• Acids, when (aq), release hydrogen ions (H+)
• Bases, when (aq), release hydroxide ions (OH-)
• If a product has more H+ than OH-, it is acidic (pH 0 - 7)
• If a product has more OH- than H+, it is basic (pH 7 - 14)
• If a product has the same amount of H+ and OH- it is neutral)

Question 2

Explain the reason behind balancing chemical equations

Answer 2

• Equations need to be balanced to follow the law of conservation of mass
• Equation would not make sense if one side did not yield the other

Question 3

Law of conservation of matter

Answer 3

Matter cannot be created or destroyed. It can only change forms

Question 4

Neutralization reaction

Answer 4

acid + base –> salt + water

- hydrogen ions (H+) mix with hydroxide ions (OH-) and neutralize each other out, resulting in a pH of 7

Question 5

Electrolyte

Answer 5

Electrolytes are ions that dissolved in water. After disassociating, from their original state, they are able to conduct electricity and have created an electrolytic solution