Properties Of Acids And Bases

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Why is a protective apron or lab coat important to use when working with acids?
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Acids break down fabrics and can cause burns if the acids are strong.
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While researching life during colonial times, Carson learns that people would extract potassium hydroxide from wood ashes and mix it with animal fat. What were the colonists doing?
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making soap
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Mrs. Rushing fills a balloon with hydrogen gas to demonstrate its ability to burn. Which combination could she use to produce the hydrogen she needs?
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not Zn and KOH not NaOH and oil Mg and HCl
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Who would most likely be required to work with sodium hydroxide?
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plumber
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What ion do acids release in solution?
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hydrogen
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A compound that releases hydrogen ions in solution would most likely have which chemical property?
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It would react with metals to form hydrogen gas.
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Which substances are bases? Check all that apply.
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Ca(OH)2 RbOH
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Lien made this table to organize her notes on the properties of acids and bases. Which property is in the wrong column?
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tastes bitter
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Which substance is used in lotions and cosmetics?
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zinc hydroxide
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Giant cave systems have formed through the reaction of acids with the that make up limestone.
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carbonates
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A compound that releases hydroxide ions in solution would most likely have which chemical property?
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not It would react with metals to form a salt and water.
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Which acids are naturally found in foods and can be safe to eat? Check all that apply.
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not nitric acid acetic acid citric acid
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Tony gets stung by an ant. He applies baking soda, a weak base, to the site. What acid is Tony neutralizing with the baking soda?
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formic acid