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