pH quiz

Materials that are a 1-6 on the pH scale

are ___________,

• acid

• base

• nuetral

Materials that are

a 8-14 on the pH scale are ___________.

• acid

• base

• nuetral

• none of these

Acids have high amounts of ______ ions.

• H+, hydrogen ions

• OH-, hydroxide ions

Bases have high amounts of

_______ ions.

• H+, hydrogen ions

• OH-, hydroxide ions

• both of these

• none of these

What does pH stand for

• potential of Hydrogen

• potential of Headache

• I don't know

When you drink acidic fluids (like soda)

it can cause cavities over time.

Do you think toothpaste is acidic, basic,

or neutral?

• acidic

• basic

• neutral

During exercise when oxygen levels are

low, your muscles create something

called lactic acid. How do you think this

makes your muscles feel?

• sore

• painless

The pH of a swimming pool should be

kept in a neutral range to prevent bacterial growth and burning skin. What range is a neutral range?

• 0-7

• 7-14

• 6-8

If you’ve ever had a clogged shower

drain, you might have used liquid

plumber to clear the blockage. What

do you think the pH of drain cleaner is?

• acidic

• basic

• neutral

The pH of soil can impact plant growth.

Which of the following could you add

to the soil if your plants preferred a

slightly acidic environment?

• Ground limestone (pH = 12)

• Aluminum sulfate (pH = 2)

• Water (pH = 7)

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5