Acids and Bases

Front

What type of ion does a base produce when it is dissolved in water?

Back

Hydroxide ion (OH-) is produced by bases when dissolved in water.

Front

What is true about the pH scale and acids?

Back

The lower the pH, the stronger the acid.

Front

What are the products of a neutralization reaction between an acid and a base?

Back

Water and a salt are produced in a neutralization reaction.

Front

What is another name for a base?

Back

Alkaline is another name for a base.

Front

What does the pH scale measure?

Back

The pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.

Front

What is an acid?

Back

An acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution.

Front

What is a base?

Back

A base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions or produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

Acids have a pH range of 0 to 6.9.

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

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Bases have a pH range of 7.1 to 14.

Front

What is a neutral solution?

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A neutral solution has a pH of 7, meaning it is neither acidic nor basic.