Acids, Bases, and pH

Front

Which chemical feels slippery on the skin?

Back

Base

Front

Which chemical produces an OH- (hydroxide) molecule when mixed with water?

Back

Base

Front

pH stands for:

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Potency of hydrogen

Front

Which chemical produces an H3O (hydronium) or H+ molecules when mixed with water?

Back

Acid

Front

Which chemical would taste sour?

Back

Acid

Front

What is the pH scale used for?

Back

To measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.

Front

What is a characteristic of acids?

Back

They taste sour and can turn blue litmus paper red.

Front

What is a characteristic of bases?

Back

They taste bitter and can turn red litmus paper blue.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

0 to 6.9.

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

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7.1 to 14.