Strong and Weak Acids and Bases

Why are bases useful as cleaning products?

• They dissolve fats and oils

• they are corrosive, so they eat anything

• they don't mix with water

• since bases are slippery, they slip dirt off of surfaces

Which pH number below reflects a strong acid?

• 1

• 6

• 8

• 13

Which chemical produces an H₃O when mixed with water?

• Acid

• Base

Acid mixed with a base will __________ the mixture.

• nullify

• neutralize

• balance

• naturalize

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which pH number below reflects a weak base?

• 1

• 6

• 8

• 13

Which pH number below reflects a strong base?

• 1

• 6

• 8

• 13

Mixing equal portions of an acid and a base should give us a mixture with a pH near

• 3

• 10

• 7

• 0

What is the range of pH values in an alkali (basic) solution?

• 0-6

• 8-14

• 15-239058204958

• pH = 7

Which is the stronger acid?

• pH 1

• pH 4

• pH 8

• pH 13

Which of the following substances is basic?

• Apple juice

• Ginger ale

• Baking soda

• Distilled water