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 chemical tastes bitter?

• Acid

• Base

Which chemical tastes sour?

• Acid

• Base

Which chemical feels slippery on the skin?

• Acid

• Base

Acid mixed with a base will __________ the mixture.

• nullify

• neutralize

• balance

• naturalize

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

KOH is ...

• an acid

• a base

• a salt

• an ionic compound

KOH is ...

• an acid

• a base

• a salt

• an ionic compound

Releases hydrogen in an aqueous solution.

• base
• strong base
• acid
• weak base

Which of these pH values represent an acid?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 12