Do Now: Characteristics of Acids, Bases, and Salts

Evelyn is conducting a science experiment and tastes a sample. She notes that it tastes sour. What type of substance is she most likely tasting?

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

Charlotte tasted a solution in her chemistry lab and found it to be bitter. What type of solution is it likely to be?

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

During a science experiment, Arjun measured the pH level of a liquid and found it to be 8. This liquid is considered _____.

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

During a science experiment, Abigail mixed vinegar (an acid) with baking soda (a base) and observed the formation of a new substance. This new substance is an example of _____, which form by the combination of acid and base (neutralization reaction).

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

Emma is testing the pH level of her lemon juice and finds it to be UNDER 7. This indicates that the lemon juice is _____.

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

Kai was doing a science experiment and found that some _____ he used were very harmful, caused burning and were corrosive to the metals he used. What could these substances be?

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

Henry, Arjun, and Isla were conducting a science experiment. They noticed that one of the substances they were using was usually slippery in texture. What could this substance be?

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

Aria, Hannah, and Abigail are conducting a science experiment in their chemistry class. They want to find out which substance has the ability to change the color of phenolphthalein to pink. What should they use?

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

Mia and David were having a picnic. They had lemon juice and soda pop. Sophia, curious about their drinks, asked what category they fall into.

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT

Priya is cooking and needs to add table salt (NaCl) to her recipe. What type of compound is she using?

• ACID

• BASE

• SALT