pH Scale

Front

What is the range of the pH scale?

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0-14

Front

What does a pH of 8.6 indicate about a solution?

Back

It is a Base.

Front

What is a substance with a pH less than 7 called?

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Acid

Front

Which type of solution releases H+ ions?

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Acid

Front

What taste is commonly associated with acids?

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Sour

Front

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

Back

7

Front

What is a substance with a pH greater than 7 called?

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Base

Front

What is the effect of acids on litmus paper?

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Turns blue litmus paper red.

Front

What is the effect of bases on litmus paper?

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Turns red litmus paper blue.

Front

What is a buffer solution?

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A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.