Acidic and Basic Solutions, pH, and Buffers Flashcards
1
Q
A(n) _______ acts to increase the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution
A
acid
2
Q
A(n) _________ acts to decrease the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution
A
base
3
Q
A(n) _________ acts to maintain a relatively stable concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
A
buffer
4
Q
As the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution decreases, the pH _________
A
increases
5
Q
As the pH of a solution increases, the concentration of _________ ions increases.
A
hydroxide
6
Q
The pH of a solution is defined as the _________ of the hydrogen ion concentration.
A
negative logarithm
7
Q
As the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution increases, the pH _________
A
decreases