Acids and Bases in Food

The small intestine has a pH of​ (a)   because that's what the enzymes that digest carbohydrates need.

• 7
• 2
• 9
• 6

Which two types of molecules have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that are digested in the small intestine?

• proteins and lipids

• carbohydrates and lipids

• Proteins and carbohydrates

The large intestine mainly absorbs​ (a)  

• water
• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins

Match the following

• Hydroxide

• Water

• Water

• Bases

• Hydronium

• Acids

Which is not a property of an acid?

• conducts electricity

• turns blue litmus paper red

• corrosive

• tastes bitter

When a substance breaks down in water, it

• dissolves

• ionizes

• neutralizes

What type of acids and bases conduct electricity well?

Salts are made from

• cations and cations

• cations and anions

• anions and anions

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which salt is not found in our food?

• calcium chloride

• baking soda

• potassium chloride

• sodium chloride

Reorder the following from most acidic to least acidic

• 2

• 12

• 9

• 7

• 5