Chemistry of Life - Study Guide Flashcardizz

pH is a scale used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral.

A pH value of 6 indicates a weak acid.

The pH range for acids is from 0 to 6.

The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of its atoms.

The atomic number of Neon is 10.

A strong acid is an acid that completely dissociates in solution, typically having a pH of 1 to 3.

A weak acid is an acid that partially dissociates in solution, typically having a pH of 4 to 6.

In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

A base is a substance that can accept protons (H+) or donate electron pairs, typically having a pH greater than 7.

The pH range for bases is from 8 to 14.