Rabies is a very serious viral infection that targets the brain and nervous system. You can catch rabies if you are bitten by an infected animal and haven't been vaccinated. It's almost always fatal once symptoms develop, but can be prevented if treatment is given promptly after exposure.
Acids Bases and pH Scale. I. Acids *Acids are ionic compounds (a compound with a positive or negative charge) that break apart in water to form a hydrogen ion (H +). *The strength of an acid is based on the concentration of H + ions in the solution. The more H+ the stronger the acid.
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.