Acids and Bases

Front

What is the term used to describe a substance that has a pH of 7 and is not an acid or a base?

Back

Neutral

Front

What is the name of the scale that is used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution?

Back

pH scale

Front

What term describes a special type of paper used to test the acidity or basicity of a solution?

Back

Litmus paper

Front

What range of pH values do acids have on the pH scale?

Back

0 to 6.9

Front

Identify an example of a very strong base.

Back

BASE

Front

Why does rainwater typically not have a perfectly neutral pH of 7?

Back

Because of dissolved gases like carbon dioxide

Front

What range of pH values do bases have on the pH scale?

Back

8-14

Front

An acidic solution will turn litmus paper red and a basic solution will turn litmus paper blue.

Back

True

Front

Identify two characteristics of acids.

Back

Sour taste and turns litmus paper red

Front

How does the acidity or basicity of a solution change from one value to the next on the pH scale?

Back

The solution becomes 10 times more acidic or basic.