This document discusses acids and bases. It defines acids and bases according to Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis theories. It explains the properties of acids and bases, including neutralization reactions between acids and bases that produce salts and water. Examples of strong vs. weak acids and bases are given. The document also discusses hard and soft acids and bases according to the hard and soft acid and base theory. Common uses of bases like sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide are listed.