Exploring Acids and Bases
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Objective
I can identify common acids and bases by their chemical formulas and properties.
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
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According to the Arrhenius definition, acids increase the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution; examples include hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), and nitrous acid (HNO₂).
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Bases, according to the Arrhenius definition, increase the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution; examples include sodium hydroxide (NaOH), calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂), and lithium hydroxide (LiOH).
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Acids typically have a sour taste and can corrode metals, while bases often feel slippery to the touch and have a bitter taste; remember, you should never test acids or bases by tasting or touching them.
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Practice
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According to the Arrhenius definition, what ion do acids increase in solution?
Name one common property of bases, as described in the video.
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Exit ticket
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“Identify whether each of the following compounds is an acid or a base based on its chemical formula: HCl, KOH, H₂SO₄, Mg(OH)₂.”
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