pH Scale Flashcard

Front

What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?

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Water

Front

A(n) ______ is a substance with a pH less than 7.

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Acid

Front

A(n) _______ is a substance with a pH greater than 7.

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Base

Front

The pH scale is a range from:

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0-14

Front

A solution with a pH of 8.6 would be...

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Base

Front

What does pH stand for?

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Potential of Hydrogen

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

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7 (neutral)

Front

What is an example of a strong acid?

Back

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Front

What is an example of a strong base?

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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

Front

What is the pH range for acids?

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0-6.9