Properties of water & Acids and Bases

Front

What is the term for water's ability to defy gravity and climb up a tube?

Back

Capillary Action

Front

What is the pH range of weaker bases?

Back

Closer to 8

Front

What do acids produce when dissolved in water?

Back

Hydrogen ions

Front

What is the pH range of stronger acids?

Back

Closer to 0

Front

If a solution is found to be basic, what could its pH be?

Back

9

Front

What is the pH scale used for?

Back

To measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

Back

7 (neutral)

Front

What happens to the pH of a solution when an acid is added?

Back

The pH decreases (becomes more acidic).

Front

What happens to the pH of a solution when a base is added?

Back

The pH increases (becomes more basic).

Front

What is the relationship between hydrogen ion concentration and pH?

Back

As hydrogen ion concentration increases, pH decreases.