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Match each term below with its description.
-Soft, fibrous tissue that is continuous with the periodontal ligament and surrounds teeth; also known as the gums


Definitions:

pKa

A measure of the acidity of a hydrogen atom in a molecule, indicating the strength of an acid in solution.

Increasing Acidity

A condition or process where the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution increases, often affecting the substance's pH.

Weak Acids

Acids that only partially dissociate in solution, resulting in a weak conductivity and not completely donating their hydrogen ions.

Strongest Acid

Refers to the acid with the lowest pH or the highest propensity to donate a proton in a reaction.

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