Acids and Bases

Front

What is the pH of pure water?

Back

7

Front

Which of the following substances is acidic? (baking soda, lemon-lime soda, distilled water, soap)

Back

Lemon-lime soda

Front

What is another name for a base?

Back

Alkaline

Front

What is a base?

Back

Substances that are slippery to the touch; turns red litmus paper blue.

Front

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

Back

Acid

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

Less than 7

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

Back

Greater than 7

Front

What happens to blue litmus paper in an acidic solution?

Back

It turns red.

Front

What happens to red litmus paper in a basic solution?

Back

It turns blue.

Front

What is a neutral substance?

Back

A substance with a pH of 7.