What are Acids and Bases? What is pH scale? Learn with Kimavi in just one minute!

Acids are compounds that can release hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. Examples of acids include vinegar, lemon juice, and hydrochloric acid.

Bases are compounds that can release hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. Examples of bases include baking soda, ammonia, and lye.

The pH scale is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is. It ranges from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most basic.

A pH of 7 is considered neutral, meaning it is neither acidic or basic.

An acid with a pH lower than 7 is considered acidic, while a base with a pH higher than 7 is considered basic.

Examples of acidic substances include vinegar (pH 2.4), lemon juice (pH 2.2), and stomach acid (pH 1.5).

Examples of basic substances include baking soda (pH 8.3), ammonia (pH 11.6), and lye (pH 13.5).

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