Acids and Bases - Practice

A solution has a pH of 10. This solution can be described as ______.

• neutral
• an acid
• a base
• a salt

Matthew is testing a substance. It tastes sour, is corrosive, and turns neutral litmus paper red.  What would be the most likely pH of this substance?

• 7
• 10
• 4
• 8

Which one of the following is an example of a base?

• orange juice
• dish soap
• vinegar
• lemons

A substance that is 3 on the pH scale would be a(n):

• acid

• base

• neutral

• solute

Bases are located where on the pH scale?

• any number can be a base
• below 7
• above 7
• number 7 is a base

Bleach and oven cleaner are:

• strong acids
• weak acids
• strong bases
• weak bases

Which of the following is neutral?

• milk
• eggs
• gummy worms
• pure water

Taste bitter

• acids

• bases

• neutral

• pH paper

Taste sour

• acids

• bases

• neutral

• pH scale

Which of the following statements is true concerning acids and bases?

• acids and bases don't react with each other

• acids mixed with bases neutralize each other

• acids mixed with bases make stronger bases

• acids mixed with bases make stronger acids