Acid and Bases

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main focus of TEKS 8.6.D?

• Identifying chemical reactions

• Comparing and contrasting the properties of acids and bases, including pH relative to water

• Learning about the periodic table

• Studying the states of matter

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the properties of acids and bases in everyday life?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are properties of bases?

• Taste sour

• Turn red litmus blue

• React with acids to form salts

• Feel slippery

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The pH scale ranges from 0 to

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes neutralization?

• Acid + Base → Salt + Water

• Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen

• Base + Water → Acid

• Acid + Salt → Base + Water

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a base used in everyday life?

• Soap

• Vinegar

• Orange juice

• Soda

Open Ended

Explain why acids and bases are important in both health and the environment, using examples from the lesson.

Fill in the Blanks

Water is considered

on the pH scale.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about acids and bases are correct?

• Acids have a pH less than 7.

• Bases taste bitter and feel slippery.

• Water is neutral with a pH of 7.

• Acids react with metals.

Open Ended

How does understanding the properties of acids and bases help you in everyday life?

Multiple Choice

What is one key difference between acids and bases in terms of their properties?

• Acids taste sour, while bases taste bitter.

• Acids feel slippery, while bases feel rough.

• Acids turn blue litmus paper red, while bases turn it yellow.

• Acids have a pH above 7, while bases have a pH below 7.