Acids and Bases Mastery Quiz

What is the taste of acids?

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Sour

• Salty

Which of the following is a property of bases?

• They turn litmus paper red

• They have a pH less than 7

• They feel slippery

• They release hydrogen gas when reacting with metals

What color does blue litmus paper turn when dipped in an acidic solution?

• Stays blue

• Turns red

• Turns pink

• Turns yellow

Which of the following is a common indicator for both acids and bases?

• Methyl orange

• Phenolphthalein

• Litmus

• Bromothymol blue

What is the pH range of acids?

• 0 to 7

• 7 to 14

• 0 to 14

• 1 to 6

Bases have a taste that is:

• Sour

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Salty

Which of the following is not a property of acids?

• They conduct electricity

• They are corrosive

• They have a pH greater than 7

• They react with metals to produce hydrogen gas

Which of the following substances is a base?

• Vinegar

• Lemon juice

• Baking soda

• Tomato juice

A compound that changes color when it comes into contact with an acid or a base is an

Many soaps and detergents contain