pH Flashcards
1
Q
ranges from _-__ and shows the _________ ion concentration in a solution
A
0-14, hydrogen
2
Q
acid-
A
donates hydrogen ions and increases the concentration of hydrogen ion is a solution (0-7 on scale)
3
Q
base
A
donates hydroxide ions and binds excess hydrogen ions and decreases the hydrogen ions concentration in a solution (7-14 on scale)
4
Q
pure, natural water is _______ and a _ on the scale
A
neutral, 7
5
Q
acids _______ in water, _______ hydrogen ions, and _______ the pH
A
dissociate, increase, lowers
6
Q
bases _______ in water, ________ hydrogen ions, and _______ the pH
A
dissolve, decrease, increase
7
Q
______ stop the changes in pH by releasing or capturing hydrogen/hydroxide ions
A
buffers