Acids and Bases Exploration

What taste is commonly associated with acids?

• Salty

• Bitter

• Sour

• Sweet

What does the word 'acid' originate from?

• German word for 'strong'

• French word for 'bitter'

• Latin word for 'sour'

• Greek word for 'sharp'

What is released when an acid dissolves in water?

• Hydrogen ions

• Oxygen molecules

• Hydroxide ions

• Carbon dioxide

What is a common property of bases?

• They taste sweet

• They are always liquids

• They are colorless

• They feel slippery

Which of the following is an example of a base?

• Vinegar

• Lemon Juice

• Baking Soda

• Orange Juice

Which organ produces a base that aids in digestion?

• Liver

• Heart

• Pancreas

• Kidney

What pH value is considered neutral?

• 14

• 7

• 10

• 0

What is the strongest acid pH value?

• 0

• 1

• 14

• 7

What color does litmus paper turn when it touches an acid?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

What does blue litmus paper indicate?

• Basic solution

• Water

• Acidic solution

• Neutral solution