Exploring Acid-Base Reactions

What is the result of an acid-base neutralization reaction?

• Formation of water and salt

• Formation of hydrogen gas

• Formation of carbon dioxide

• Formation of oxygen gas

Which of the following pH values indicates a neutral solution?

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of strong acids?

• They partially ionize in water

• They completely ionize in water

• They have a pH greater than 7

• They do not conduct electricity

What is the role of an indicator in an acid-base reaction?

• To speed up the reaction

• To change color at a specific pH

• To neutralize the acid

• To produce gas

Which of the following is a function of a buffer solution?

• To increase the pH of a solution

• To maintain a stable pH

• To decrease the pH of a solution

• To neutralize all acids

In a titration, what is the purpose of the titrant?

• To act as an indicator

• To react with the analyte

• To change the color of the solution

• To dilute the solution

Which of the following describes a weak acid?

• It completely dissociates in water

• It partially dissociates in water

• It has a pH of 14

• It is a strong electrolyte

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 14

Which of the following is an example of a strong base?

• HCl

• NaOH

What is the color change of phenolphthalein in a basic solution?

• Red to blue

• Colorless to pink

• Yellow to green

• Blue to colorless