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Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts

Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of acids, bases, and salts! These substances are all around us and play important roles in our daily lives.

📚 What You Will Learn​

In this chapter, we will explore:

  • How to identify acids and bases
  • The chemical properties of acids and bases
  • How acids and bases react with various substances
  • The pH scale and its importance
  • What salts are and their practical uses
  • How common salt gives us many useful chemicals

🌍 Why This Matters​

Understanding acids, bases, and salts helps us:

  • Know how food tastes sour or bitter
  • Understand how our body maintains the right chemical balance
  • Learn about important household products like soap, baking soda, and cleaning agents
  • Appreciate chemical reactions that happen around us every day

🔍 How to Use This Chapter​

Each section builds on the previous one, so it's best to read them in order. Try the simple activities at home to see these concepts in action. Don't worry about memorizing every chemical formula - focus on understanding the core concepts first.

Let's begin our exploration of these fascinating substances!

Acid-Base Indicators

This diagram shows how different indicators change color in acids and bases - we'll learn more about this in the next sections!

📝 Chapter Sections​

Explore the following sections to learn about acids, bases, and salts: