Facts about Acid Chemistry
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Facts About Acid
Acid Chemistry
Acids classify a wide range of materials. Overall, an acid is any compound that breaks apart in water into hydrogen ions. Scientist test to see if a material is an acid by testing the pH or by using litmus paper. An acid will turn blue litmus paper red. When an acid's pH is measured the result is between 0 and 7.
ACID FACTS
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Combining a base with an acid neutralizes the acid
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Acids have a pH of 7 or less.
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Acids have a sour taste, however, never taste an acid unless a trusted adult says its safe.
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Common household acids include lemon juice, orange juice, vinegar, vitamin C, and apples.
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Acidic liquids conduct electricity well.
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Lead-Acid batteries contain an electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid and water.
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Acid turns blue litmus paper red.
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Acids react with active metals to form hydrogen
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The human body creates stomach acid known as gastric acid to help with digestion of food.
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An acid is any compound that breaks apart in water into hydrogen ions.
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