Acids and Bases

Front

What is the pH range of strong acids?

Back

Strong acids have a pH closer to 0.

Front

What ion is more present in a basic solution?

Back

In a basic solution, the OH- ion is more present.

Front

What do acids produce when dissolved in water?

Back

Acids produce hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.

Front

Which of the following is most likely to be basic: Lemon juice, Vinegar, Laundry detergent, Coke?

Back

Laundry detergent is most likely to be basic.

Front

What does pH measure?

Back

pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

Front

What is a characteristic of acids?

Back

Acids taste sour and can turn blue litmus paper red.

Front

What is a characteristic of bases?

Back

Bases taste bitter and can turn red litmus paper blue.

Front

What is the neutral pH value?

Back

The neutral pH value is 7.

Front

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

Back

The pH of the solution decreases (becomes more acidic).

Front

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

Back

The pH of the solution increases (becomes more basic).