Acids and Bases

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

Back

7, which means it is a neutral substance.

Front

What are the characteristics of a base?

Back

Very bitter taste, feels slippery to the touch, and produces OH- ions when dissolved in water.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an acid: HBr, HF, HCl, LiOH?

Back

LiOH is not an acid; it is a base.

Front

What pH value indicates the strongest acid?

Back

A pH of 1 indicates the strongest acid.

Front

What taste is commonly associated with acids?

Back

Acids typically taste sour.

Front

Define an acid in terms of its ion production in water.

Back

An acid produces H+ ions when dissolved in water.

Front

Define a base in terms of its ion production in water.

Back

A base produces OH- ions when dissolved in water.

Front

What is the pH range for acids?

Back

Acids have a pH range of 0 to 6.

Front

What is the pH range for bases?

Back

Bases have a pH range of 8 to 14.

Front

What is a neutral substance?

Back

A neutral substance has a pH of 7, like pure water.