Review acids and bases

Which is an acid?

• NaOH (aq)

• H₂SO₄ (aq)

• Ca(OH)₂ (aq)

• KOH (aq)

Which of these is a base?

• HCl (aq)

• HC₂H₃O₂ (aq)

• H₂CO₃ (aq)

• Ca(OH)₂

One definition of acids is that they release ____ ions when they are dissolved in water.

• hydroxide

• calcium

• hydrogen

• pH

One definition of a base is that it release ____ ions as the only negative ion when it dissolves in water.

• hydrogen

• hydroxide

• acetate

• carbonate

Using table K, the name of HC₂H₃O₂ (aq) is

• hydrochloric acid

• carbonic acid

• nitric acid

• acetic acid

Using table L, what is the name of Ca(OH)₂ (aq) ?

• calcium oxygen hydrogen

• calcium oxide

• carbon hydroxide

• calcium hydroxide

Which is a property of a base?

• dissolves in water

• releases H⁺ ions as the only positive ion

• stings on skin

• tastes bitter

Which of these is a property of an acid?

• does not dissolve in water

• feels slippery on skin

• reacts with many metals to form hydrogen gas

• tastes bitter

An acid usually found in vinegar is

• nitric acid

• acetic acid

• carbonic acid

• hydrochloric acid

An acid produced by the lining of the stomach is

• hydrochloric acid

• carbonic acid

• acetic acid

• citric acid