Acids and Bases Reactions & pH

Which of the following would help you identify a substance that is an acid?

• The formula ends with OH

• The formula starts with H

• The name ends with the word "acid"

• The name ends with the word "hydroxide"

Which of the following would help you identify a substance that is a base?

• The formula ends with OH

• The formula starts with H

• The name ends with the word "acid"

• The name ends with the word "hydroxide"

A solution has a pH of 8.3, the solution must contain...

• an acid

• a base

• salt

Your lab partner tastes one of the chemicals and announces that it tastes bitter. You conclude that...

• your lab partner is very foolish for violating such and important safety rule and should seek medical attention immediately

• the substance is a base

• the substance is an acid

• the substance is a salt (ionic compound)

The substance added to sour candies is a(n)...

• acid

• base

• salt (ionic compound)

Which of the following substances is likely to have a low pH? (pH <7)

• blood

• vinegar

• bleach

• soap

Which of the following substances is likely to have a high pH? (pH >7)

• blood

• vinegar

• bleach

• soda

Which of the following substances is likely to have a pH=7?

• blood

• vinegar

• bleach

• soda

What is the term that describes the reaction between acid and base?

• acid base reaction

• acidification

• double replacement

• neutralization

Which type of reaction is an acid base reaction?

• combination

• single replacement

• double replacement

• combustion