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Acid Bases: pH Scale

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the pH scale measure?

a)

Volume of a substance

b)

Acidity or alkalinity of a substance

c)

Weight of a substance

d)

Temperature of a substance

2.

What is the range of the pH scale?

a)

1 to 15

b)

0 to 10

c)

0 to 14

d)

5 to 20

3.

What pH value is considered neutral?

a)

10

b)

7

c)

8

d)

5

4.

What pH value indicates an acidic solution?

a)

Between 6 and 8

b)

Below 7

c)

Exactly 7

d)

Above 7

5.

What pH value indicates a basic solution?

a)

pH value less than 7

b)

pH value equal to 7

c)

pH value between 5 and 6

d)

pH value greater than 7

6.

What is the pH value of pure water?

a)

10

b)

7

c)

5

d)

8

7.

How does the concentration of hydrogen ions relate to the pH value?

a)

Directly related

b)

Inversely related

c)

Exponential relationship

d)

No relation

8.

Explain the concept of logarithmic scale in relation to the pH scale.

a)

Logarithmic scale means each unit change in pH represents a hundredfold change in acidity or alkalinity.

b)

Each unit change in pH represents a tenfold change in acidity or alkalinity.

c)

Logarithmic scale is only applicable to basic solutions, not acidic ones.

d)

Logarithmic scale is linear and does not represent any specific change in acidity or alkalinity.

9.

What is the significance of pH in everyday life?

a)

pH has no impact on everyday life

b)

pH helps determine the properties and effectiveness of substances, as well as ensuring safety and quality in many products.

c)

pH is only relevant in scientific experiments

d)

pH is only used in niche industries

10.

How can pH be used to determine the acidity or basicity of a substance?

a)

By measuring the pH value of a substance, we can determine whether it is acidic or basic.

b)

By observing the color of the substance

c)

By tasting the substance directly

d)

By listening to the sound the substance makes