Classifying Acids and Bases

Which of the following best describes hydrochloric acid?

• acid

• base

• alkali

Which of the following best describes nitric acid?

• acid

• base

• alkali

Which of the following best describes sulfuric acid?

• acid

• base

• alkali

Which of the following best describes sodium hydroxide?

• acid

• base

• alkali

Which of the following is a property of both acids and bases?

• They both taste sour.

• They both feel slippery.

• They both conduct electricity.

• They both turn litmus paper the same color.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the effect of adding an acid to a base?

• The solution becomes more acidic.

• The solution becomes more basic.

• The solution becomes neutral.

• The solution remains unchanged.

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Which of the following best describes sodium oxide?

• acid

• base

• alkali

Which of the following best describes potassium hydroxide?

• acid

• base

• alkali

Which of the following best describes potassium oxide?

• acid

• base

• alkali

Which of the following best describes calcium hydroxide?

• acid

• base

• alkali