Acids and Bases

If an acid is combined with a base of equal strength, the result will most likely be

• a neutral solution.

• a stronger acid.

• impossible to tell without testing the pH.

• a stronger base

Which of the following is a base?

• orange juice

• water

• vinegar

• dishwashing detergent

 Which of the following is an acid?

• shampoo

• baking soda

• orange juice

• water

The pH of a solution is tested, and it is found to be a basic solution. Of the following choices, what could the pH have been?

• 3

• 9

• 7

• 5

Pure water has a pH of 7. Pure water _______.

• is a base

• is a neutral substance

• could be either an acid or a base

• is an acid

Tastes bitter.

• Acids

• Bases

• Salts

• All

What is the range of pH values in an acidic solution?

• 0-7

• 7-14

• 15-239058204958

• pH = 7

Which is the stronger acid?

• pH 1

• pH 4

• pH 8

• pH 13

Which of the following is a basic solution?

• household ammonia

• HCl dissolved in water

• Vinegar

• Pure water

Which of these solutions is an acid?

• Dish Soap: pH of 12

• Tomato Soup: pH of 4

• Baking Soda: pH of 9

• Drain Cleaner: pH of 14