Acids and Bases

Front

If an acid is combined with a base of equal strength, the result will most likely be

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a neutral solution.

Front

Which of the following statements is correct? Options: Blue litmus paper turns red when placed in a base., Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base., Blue litmus paper stays blue when placed in an acid., Red litmus paper stays red when placed in a base.

Back

Red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a base.

Front

Which of the following is an acid? Options: shampoo, baking soda, orange juice, water

Back

orange juice

Front

The pH of a solution is tested, and it is found to be a basic solution. What could the pH have been? Options: 3, 9, 7, 5

Back

9

Front

Complete the sentence: _______ are corrosive substances characterized as having a strong smell, a sour taste, and a _______.

Back

Acids; pH less than 7

Front

A compound that changes color when it is in contact with an acid or base is called

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Indicator

Front

If an acid is combined with a base of equal strength, the result will most likely be

Back

a neutral solution.

Front

Holly has an unknown substance in a beaker. She places a piece of blue litmus paper into the substance, and the litmus paper stays blue. What does this indicate about the substance?

Back

The substance is a base.

Front

Which of the following is a base? Options: orange juice, water, vinegar, dishwashing detergent

Back

dishwashing detergent

Front

Litmus paper can be used to determine the _______ of a substance.

Back

relative pH