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Acids have a pH level below 7 while bases have a pH above 7. The chemical difference between acids and bases in the hydrogen ion concentration[H+]. Acids have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions while bases have a higher hydroxide ion concentration[OH-]

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What is the chemical formula of bases and how do they differ from acids in terms of their properties and reactions?

Bases have a chemical formula that typically includes hydroxide ions (OH-), such as NaOH for sodium hydroxide. Bases differ from acids in that they have a bitter taste, feel slippery, and turn red litmus paper blue. In reactions, bases neutralize acids to form salts and water.


What are the differences in properties and behavior between a weak acid and a strong acid?

Weak acids and strong acids differ in their properties and behavior. Weak acids partially dissociate in water, while strong acids fully dissociate. This means weak acids have lower conductivity and pH compared to strong acids. Additionally, weak acids have higher equilibrium constants and are less reactive than strong acids.


Why acids and bases can differ in their strengths?

Acids and bases differ in strength due to their ability to donate or accept protons. Strong acids completely dissociate in water, resulting in a higher concentration of protons. Strong bases fully dissociate to release hydroxide ions, which can readily accept protons. Weak acids and bases partially dissociate, leading to lower concentrations of protons or hydroxide ions.


In what ways do saturated and unsaturated fatty acids differ?

Saturated fatty acids have all single bonds between carbon atoms, making them solid at room temperature, while unsaturated fatty acids have at least one double bond, making them liquid at room temperature.


What do most bases do in solution considering that most acids ionize in solution?

Most bases in solution dissociate into ions to produce hydroxide ions (OH-) which can accept protons from acids. This is the basis of the Arrhenius theory of bases.