Questions and problems on acids and bases

1. a.

State the Arrhenius definition for acids.

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2. a.

What are the properties of acidic solutions?

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2. b.

What are the properties of basic solutions?

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2. c.

What are the properties of neutral solutions?

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3.

What is the origin and description of a salt in terms of acid and base interactions?

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4.

How does a strong acid differ from a weak acid?

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5

Classify each of the following as acidic or basic.

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Gastric fluid

Tomatoes

Oven cleaner

Soap

Carbonated beverages

Household bleach

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