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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

10. Acids and Bases

Acid-Base Introduction

GOB Chemistry

10. Acids and Bases

Acid-Base Introduction

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Problem 1a

Textbook Question

Indicate whether each of the following statements is characteristic of an acid, a base, or both
a. has a sour taste

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Step 1: Recall the general properties of acids and bases. Acids typically have a sour taste, while bases are often bitter and slippery to the touch.

Step 2: Understand that the sour taste is a characteristic property of acids. This is due to the presence of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in aqueous solutions, which interact with taste receptors.

Step 3: Note that bases do not have a sour taste; instead, they are associated with a bitter taste and a slippery feel due to hydroxide ions (OH⁻).

Step 4: Conclude that the statement 'has a sour taste' is characteristic of acids only, not bases or both.

Step 5: If needed, remember examples of acids like lemon juice (citric acid) or vinegar (acetic acid) to reinforce the concept of sour taste being linked to acids.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Acids

Acids are substances that can donate protons (H+) in a chemical reaction. They typically have a sour taste, which is a common characteristic of many acidic substances, such as citric acid found in lemons. Acids can also turn blue litmus paper red and react with bases to form salts and water.

Bases

Bases are substances that can accept protons or donate hydroxide ions (OH-) in a chemical reaction. They usually have a bitter taste and a slippery feel. Bases can turn red litmus paper blue and react with acids to neutralize them, forming salts and water.

pH Scale

The pH scale is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 to 14. A pH less than 7 indicates an acidic solution, while a pH greater than 7 indicates a basic solution. A pH of 7 is considered neutral, as seen in pure water. Understanding the pH scale helps in identifying whether a substance is an acid, a base, or neutral.