Brent, Lynnette, 1974-

Acids and bases / Lynnette Brent. - New York, N.Y. : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Why chemistry matters .

"Bringing chemistry to life"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

Acid-base chemistry -- What is pH? -- pH indicators -- Properties of acids -- Properties of bases -- What is a buffer? -- Common acids -- Acids in our bodies -- Environmental acids -- How we use bases -- Chemical reactions.

An introduction to acids and bases.

ISBN: 9780778742395 (reinforced library binding) 0778742393 (reinforced library binding)

LCCN: 2008028917

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Acids.
Acids--Basicity.
Bases (Chemistry).
Chemical reactions.
Chemistry.

LC Class. No.: QD477 / .B74 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 546/.24