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    Question ID:   7642         Current Version: 1
Question: What are acids and bases? What do you get if you neutralize an acid?
Category: Science > Chemistry
Keywords: neutralize, acid, base
Type: what
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Acids, such as vinegar or stomach acid, are substances with a pH lower than 7 and give off hydrogen ions (H+). Acids test sour and react strongly with metals. Strong acids are dangerous and can burn your skin.

Bases, such as lye or ammonia, are substances with a pH over 7 and give off hydroxide ions (OH-). Bases taste bitter and feel slippery. Strong bases are also very dangerous and can burn your skin.

Acids and bases react to neutralize each other if they are added together. Salt and water are formed as the result of this reaction. 

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