Naming Acids and Bases

Which of these pH values represent an acid?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 12

Which of the following is an acid?

• vinegar

• bleach

• sugar in water

• starch in water

• toothpaste in water

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

Values from 0-14 that determine the acidity of a solution

• Punnett Square

• Matrix

• pH scale

• Math number line 

Ammonia has a pH of 12.  Ammonia is __________.

• an acid

• a base

• an element

• a metal

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

Which of the following is an acid?

• shampoo

• baking soda

• orange juice

• water

What does an acid release when placed in water?

• hydroxide ions (OH-)

• hydrogen ions (H+)

• ions

• nothing

A substance with a pH of 5 is which of the following?

• acid

• base

• neutral