Introduction to Acids

Which of the following statements is true concerning acids and bases?

• acids and bases don't react with each other

• acids mixed with bases neutralize each other

• acids mixed with bases make stronger bases

• acids mixed with bases make stronger acids

True or false: bases are sometimes called alkaline.

• True

• False

Which is the correct set of acid properties, as described by Boyle:

• sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from red to blue

• sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from blue to red

• sweet taste, slippery, change litmus from blue to red

• sour taste, slippery, change litmus from blue to red

Neutral solutions have a pH of:

• 0

• 1

• 7

• 14

True or false: a neutral solution has equal amounts of H⁺ and OH^-.

• True

• False

Which is true?

• pH of less than 7 is basic; pH of more than 7 is acidic

• pH of less than 7 is acidic; pH of more than 7 is basic

Vinegar, fruit juice, and cola are examples of:

• strong acids

• strong bases

• strong bases

• weak acids

NaOH may be found in drain cleaners and as a component of soaps. Is NaOH an acid or a base?

• Acid

• Base

• Neither (Neutral)

HCl is found in household products, including some toilet bowl cleaners. Is HCl an acid or a base?

• Acid

• Base

• Neither (Neutral)

Is laundry detergent an acid or a base?

• Acid

• Base

• Neither (Neutral)