Types of Acids and Bases

Identify the characteristics as belonging to an acid (A) or a base (B)

Groups:

(a) Acid

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(b) Base

• bitter taste

• slippery to touch

• baking soda, soap, bleach

• sour taste

• can burn; can be corrosive

• lemons, vinegar, tomato juice

If an acid is combined with a base of equal strength, the result will most likely be

• neutral solution.

• stronger acid.

• impossible to tell without testing the pH.

• stronger base

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong acid?

• High pH

• Low pH

• Neutral pH

• Variable pH

What is the pH range of a base?

• 0-7

• 7-14

• 0-14

• Only 7

Which of the following is an example of a weak acid?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Acetic acid

• Nitric acid

What is the result of mixing an acid with a base?

• Always acidic

• Always basic

• Neutralization

• No reaction

Which of the following is a property of bases?

• Sour taste

• Bitter taste

• Sweet taste

• No taste

What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

Which of the following is a strong base?

• Sodium hydroxide

• Ammonia

• Acetic acid

• Citric acid

What is the pH of pure water?

• 0

• 7

• 14

• Depends on temperature