Acids and Bases: Properties and Examples

What taste is commonly associated with acids?

• Bitter

• Salty

• Sour

• Sweet

What substance gives dishwashing soap its slippery feel?

• Sodium hydroxide

• Glycerol

• Sulfuric acid

• Citric acid

What is the pH level of acids?

• Varies widely

• Less than 7

• Equal to 7

• Greater than 7

What ions do acids produce when dissolved in solution?

• OH- ions

• H+ ions

• Cl- ions

• Na+ ions

What happens when acids react with metals?

• Have no reaction

• Turn methyl orange to yellow

• Produce hydrogen gas

• Produce salt and water

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What indicator turns red in the presence of an acid?

• Phenolphthalein

• Red litmus paper

• Blue litmus paper

• Methyl orange

Which of the following is a property of bases?

• Turns red litmus paper blue

• Has a sour taste

• Reacts with metals to produce hydrogen gas

• Turns blue litmus paper red

What does the pH scale measure?

• Slipperiness

• Electric conductivity

• Acidity or basicity

• Saltiness

What property is common to all bases?

• Reacts with carbonates

• Produces CO2 gas

• Slippery feel

• Sour taste

Which acid is considered strong?

• Lactic acid

• Acetic acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Citric acid