Acids, Bases, and pH Concepts

Which statement is FALSE?

• Both Acids and Bases are Corrosive.

• Both Acids and Bases are Electrolytes.

• Both Acids and Bases feel Slippery.

• Both Acids and Bases can each be strong or weak.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

The pH of a solution is tested, and it is found to be a basic solution. Of the following choices, what could the pH have been?

• 3
• 9
• 7
• 5

All bases have a sour taste.

• True

• False

When acids react with metals, they produce hydrogen gas.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is the name of the following acid or base?
H₂S

• hydrosulfuric acid

• sulfuric acid

• sulfurous acid

What is the name of the following acid or base?
H₂CO₃

• carbonic acid

• hydrocarbonic acid

• carbonous acid

What is the name of the following acid or base?
Mg(OH)₂

• magnesium hydroxide

• magnesium hydroxic acid

• magnesium hydroxous acid

What is the name of the following acid or base?
H₃P

• hydrophosphoric acid

• phosphoric acid

• phosphorous acid

When dissolved in water, acids produce:

• bases
• salts
• hydrogen ions
• hydroxide ions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Any substance that produces hydroxide ions in water is known as _____________.

• an acid
• a hydrogen ion
• a base
• a neutral