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Understanding Acids, Bases, and Salts by PPSwain is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Acids are substances that react with bases to form salts and water, turn litmus red, and have a low pH. Bases react with acids to form salts and water, turn litmus blue, and have a high pH. Salts are the product of the reaction between an acid and a base. Common acids include sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and hydrochloric acid. Common bases that are soluble in water, called alkalis, include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide. Word equations summarize acid-base reactions and the forma

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PPSwain

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