pH Scale

A pH scale is used to measure how acidic or basic a solution is.

• True

• False

A solution is neutral if the number of hydrogen ions is more than the number of hydroxide ions.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a neutral solution?

• Orange Juice

• Water

• Vinegar

• Sodium Hydroxide

A solution has a pH of 2. This is an ___________ solution.

• Neutral

• Basic

• Salty

• Acidic

A solution has a pH of 9. This is a ___________ solution.

• Basic

• Salty

• Neutral

• Acidic

A solution with pH 2 is a stronger acid than a solution at pH 6.

• True

• False

A solution with pH 8 is a stronger base than a solution at pH 13.

• True

• False

Which of the following pH would most likely be a strong acid?

• 7

• 6

• 12

• 1

Which of the following pH would most likely be a weak base?

• 7

• 2

• 14

• 8

An alkaline solution is ________

• Basic

• Acidic

• Neutral

• Salty