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Acids and Bases (SPI.9.12)

Think in INK!
What are some things you know about acids and bases?

Acids Bases
Definition: Definition:
substance have less ph than 7

Properties: Properties:
 conducts electricity  conducts electricity
bitter
 sour 

 no characteristic texture  slippery

produce hydronium ions when react with water  produce hydroxide ions when
react with water

2.) Complete the Venn Diagram below

Fill in the following Venn diagram with the characteristics that we decide upon as a class
below. Please make sure to provide examples of acids and bases:

ACIDS
Guided Practice:
Using the properties of each substance, classify each of the following as an acid or
base by drawing a check in the appropriate box.

Substance Acid Base

Lemon Juice
Soap
Toothpaste
Bleach
Soda
Laundry detergent
Milk
Vinegar
Baking Soda

“I Own This” (Independent Practice):

1. Fill in the following table to differentiate between acids and bases:
Acids Bases
Taste
sour bitter
Feel no characteristic texture slippery

Produce what ions? hydroxides

hydronium
Produce electricity? yes yes

Examples bile, detergent

soda, vinegar

Write a paragraph that compares Acids and Bases.

1.) Restate the definition of an acid.
2.) Restate the definition of a base.
3.) What are some properties of and acid and base?
4.) How are they different? How are they similar?
5.) Where can you find them in everyday life?
An acid is a substance that has a Ph less than 7. When litmus paper is dipped in it, it turns from blue to red.
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They often taste sour and dont have any characteristic texture. Bases are substances that has a Ph more
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than 7. When litmus paper is dipped in it, it turns from red to blue. They often taste bitter and are soapy
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and slippery. Acids and bases both react with water but acids produces hydronium ions and bases produce
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hydroxide ions. Both can also neutralize each other. You can find them everywhere, from pastries to toothpaste
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to lemon to vinegar.
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