It looks like you've provided a list of terms related to chemistry, specifically focusing on topics such as polar and nonpolar compounds, solutes and solvents, and acidity and basicity. If you need definitions for these terms or additional information, here it is:
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Polar Compounds: Molecules that have a distribution of electrical charge leading to a dipole moment. They typically dissolve well in water and are characterized by having positive and negative ends.
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Nonpolar Compounds: Molecules that do not have a significant charge separation. They tend to be hydrophobic (water-repelling) and do not dissolve well in water but dissolve in nonpolar solvents.
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Solute: A substance that is dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution. The solute can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
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Solution: A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. In a solution, the solute is uniformly distributed in the solvent.
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Solvent: The medium in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution. The solvent is usually the component present in greater amount.
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Acid: A substance that donates protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution. Acids typically have a sour taste and can turn litmus paper red.
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Base: A substance that accepts protons or donates hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution. Bases usually have a bitter taste and can turn litmus paper blue.
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Ion: An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge. Ions can be positive (cations) or negative (anions).
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pH Scale: A numeric scale (usually from 0 to 14) used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution. A pH of 7 is neutral, lower values are acidic, and higher values are basic (alkaline).
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