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4.12: Introduction to The pH Scale

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    43519
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    Demonstrate familiarity with the pH scale

    In this outcome we’ll learn about the pH scale and the importance of acids and bases.

    What You’ll Learn to Do

    • Identify the characteristics of acids
    • Identify the characteristics of bases
    • Define “buffers” and discuss the role they play in human biology

    Learning Activities

    The learning activities for this section include the following:

    • Acids and Bases
    • Buffers
    • Self Check: The pH Scale

    Contributors and Attributions

    CC licensed content, Original
    • Introduction to The pH Scale. Authored by: Shelli Carter and Lumen Learning. Provided by: Lumen Learning. License: CC BY: Attribution

    4.12: Introduction to The pH Scale is shared under a not declared license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by LibreTexts.

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