PH Examples

If a substance has a pH of 2, what statement accurately describes it?

• highly acidic

• highly basic

• slightly acidic

• slightly basic

If you mix a pH of 4 with a pH of 9, what will happen to the new pH mixture?

• pH will not be affected

• The pH of 4 and the pH of 9 will neutralize each other

• the pH will be 13

• the pH will be 5

Neutral solutions have a pH of:

• 0

• 1

• 7

• 14

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Is pure water acidic, basic, or neutral?

• Acidic

• Basic

• Neutral

A substance is found to have the following characteristics:

Very bitter taste

Feels slippery to the touch

Produces OH- ions when dissolved in water

In what category would the substance be classified?

• acid

• base

• enzyme

• fatty acid

Bases are what range on the pH scale?

• 0-6.99

• 7

• 7.1-14

• 0-14

Acids are what range on the pH scale?

• 0-14

• 0-6.99

• 7

• 7.1-14

Lemon juice is an example of  __________

• base

• acid

• neutral substance