8/14 - Acids and Bases Questions Only

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

Which is the stronger acid?

• pH 1
• pH 4
• pH 8
• pH 13

The pH of a solution is tested, and it is found to be a basic solution. Of the following choices, what could the pH have been?

• 3

• 7

• 9

• 5

If a solution is basic which ion will be more present?

• H+

• K+

• OH-

• H-

Stronger acids have a pH closer to...

• 7

• 14

• 0

• 9

Which of the following is a property of a base?

• bitter taste

• reacts with metals

• salty

• sour taste

Which of the following pH values represents a base?

• 2.1

• 4.6

• 6.8

• 8.1

The strongest bases have pH values close to

• 0

• 14

• 7

• 5

Which of the following is a base?

• baking soda in water

• orange juice

• vinegar

• lemonade

Ocean water is only slightly basic. What might its pH value be?

• 5

• 8

• 12

• 2