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  • Acid-Base Chemistry: Properties, Reactions & Applications
    The study of salts, bases, and acids is called acid-base chemistry.

    This field encompasses:

    * Properties and reactions of acids and bases: This includes understanding their pH values, how they react with each other, and how they interact with other substances.

    * Acid-base titrations: This is a technique used to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or base solution.

    * Buffers: These are solutions that resist changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.

    * Acid-base indicators: These are substances that change color depending on the pH of a solution.

    * Acid-base reactions in biological systems: This includes the role of acids and bases in maintaining the pH of blood, the function of enzymes, and the digestion of food.

    While "acid-base chemistry" is the most comprehensive term, you might also hear it referred to as:

    * Acid-base theory

    * Acid-base reactions

    * Acid-base equilibrium

    These terms are used to focus on specific aspects of the study.

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