Cairns is an important transport hub in the Far North Queensland region. Located at the base of Cape York Peninsula, it provides important transport links between the Peninsula and Gulf of Carpentaria regions, and the areas to the south of the state.
The adjective ACIDIC has 2 senses: 1. being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7). 2. being sour to the taste. Familiarity information: ACIDIC used as an adjective is rare.Dictionary entry details.eing or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7).
There is a scale for acids and bases just like everything else. Here are a couple of definitions you should know: Acid: A solution that has an excess of H + ions. It comes from the Latin word acidus, which means sharp or sour. Base: A solution that has an excess of OH-ions. Another word for base is alkali. Aqueous: A solution that is mainly water. Think about the word aquarium. AQUA means water. Strong Acid: An acid that has a very low pH (0-4). Strong Base: A base that has a very high pH (10-14). Weak Acid: An acid that only partially ionizes in an aqueous solution. This means that not every molecule breaks apart. Weak acids usually have a pH close to 7 (3-6). Weak Base: A base that only partially ionizes in an aqueous solution. This means that not every molecule breaks apart.