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pH Levels & Litmus Paper

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On a pH scale of 1-14, rates 1-6 can be considered _______ solutions.

a)

acidic

b)

basic

c)

semi-basic

d)

neutral

2.

On a pH scale of 1-14, a rate of 7 can be considered a _______ solution.

a)

acidic

b)

basic

c)

semi-basic

d)

neutral

3.

On a pH scale of 1-14, rates 8-14 can be considered _______ solutions.

a)

acidic

b)

basic

c)

semi-acidic

d)

neutral

4.

Of the following pH rates, which rate can be considered the most acidic?

a)

12

b)

8

c)

3

d)

2

5.

Of the following pH rates, which rate can be considered the most basic?

a)

12

b)

8

c)

3

d)

2

6.

Rank the following recorded pH rates in order from most acidic to least acidic (12, 3, 8, 2)

a)

12, 8, 3, 2

b)

2, 3, 8, 12

c)

3, 8, 2, 12

7.

A mystery solution is discovered. A red and blue litmus paper has been placed in the solution. After 30 minutes, the red litmus paper remains red. The blue litmus paper has turned red. What type of solution is this?

a)

This is an example of an acid

b)

This is an example of a base

c)

This is an example of a acid and base

d)

Not enough information is provided to draw a conclusion

8.

A second mystery solution is discovered. A red and blue litmus paper has been placed in the solution. After 30 minutes, the red litmus paper turns blue. The blue litmus paper remains blue. What type of solution is this?

a)

This is an example of an acid

b)

This is an example of a base

c)

This is an example of a acid and base

d)

Not enough information is provided to draw a conclusion

9.

A second mystery solution is discovered. A red and blue litmus paper has been placed in the solution. After 30 minutes, the red litmus paper remains red. The blue litmus paper remains blue. What type of solution is this?

a)

This is an example of an acid

b)

This is an example of a base

c)

This is an example of a acid and base

d)

This is an example of a neutral solution

10.

Acids:

a)

Red Litmus Paper-> Red

Blue Litmus Paper -> Blue

b)

Red Litmus Paper-> Red

Blue Litmus Paper -> Red

c)

Red Litmus Paper-> Blue

Blue Litmus Paper -> Blue

d)

Red Litmus Paper-> Blue

Blue Litmus Paper -> Red

11.

Bases:

a)

Red Litmus Paper-> Red

Blue Litmus Paper -> Blue

b)

Red Litmus Paper-> Red

Blue Litmus Paper -> Red

c)

Red Litmus Paper-> Blue

Blue Litmus Paper -> Blue

d)

Red Litmus Paper-> Blue

Blue Litmus Paper -> Red

12.

Neutral Solutions:

a)

Red Litmus Paper-> Red

Blue Litmus Paper -> Blue

b)

Red Litmus Paper-> Red

Blue Litmus Paper -> Red

c)

Red Litmus Paper-> Blue

Blue Litmus Paper -> Blue

d)

Red Litmus Paper-> Blue

Blue Litmus Paper -> Red

13.

What type of chemical properties do acids possess?

a)

Acids possess hydroxide (OH-)

b)

Acids possess hydrogen ions (H+)

c)

Acids possess hydride ions

d)

Acids possess hydroxyl ions

14.

What type of chemical properties do bases possess?

a)

Bases possess hydroxide atoms (OH-)

b)

Bases possess hydrogen ions (H+)

c)

Bases possess hydride ions

d)

Bases possess hydroxyl ions

15.

Food items that are bitter such as vegetables, chocolate, and meats can all be considered slightly

a)

Bases

b)

Acids

c)

Neutral

d)

Neutral and Acids

16.

Food items that are sour such as citrus fruits can be considered slightly

a)

Bases

b)

Acids

c)

Neutral

d)

Neutral and Acids

17.

An unknown substance accidentally spills. One student accidentally touches the solution believing it to be water. The solution quickly burns his hand. Is this mystery substance an acid or base?

a)

The solution is a acid. Acids make all objects it comes into contact with feel slippery

b)

The solution is a base. Bases make all objects it comes into contact with feel slippery

c)

The solution is an acid. Acids burn objects it comes into contact with causing irritation

d)

The solution is a base. Bases burn objects it comes into contact with causing irritation

18.

An unknown substance accidentally spills. One student accidentally touches the solution believing it to be water. The solution quickly makes his hand feel soapy. Is this mystery substance an acid or base?

a)

The solution is a acid. Acids make all objects it comes into contact with feel slippery

b)

The solution is a base. Bases make all objects it comes into contact with feel slippery

c)

The solution is an acid. Acids burn objects it comes into contact with causing irritation

d)

The solution is a base. Bases burn objects it comes into contact with causing irritation

19.

If a student accidentally should spill an acid on their hand, what step should the teacher take to resolve the issue?

a)

Place hand under warm water

b)

Place a neutral solution on the acidic hand to neutralize the effects

c)

Place a more acidic solution on the acidic hand to enhance the effects

d)

Place a base solution on the acidic hand causing it to neutralize

20.

If a blue litmus paper remains blue, the solution could be (Multiple Answers)

a)

Basic

b)

Neutral

c)

Acidic

d)

Acidic and Basic

21.

If a red litmus paper remains red, the solution could be (Multiple Answers)

a)

Basic

b)

Neutral

c)

Acidic

d)

Acidic and Basic

22.

Which of the following items is the most acidic?

a)

None of the above

b)

Distilled Water

c)

Milk of Magnesia (Laxative)

d)

Lemon Juice

23.

Which of the following items is the most basic?

a)

None of the above

b)

Distilled Water

c)

Milk of Magnesia (Laxative)

d)

Lemon Juice

24.

Blue litmus paper turning red indicates

a)

The solution is confusing

b)

The solution is acidic

c)

The solution is basic

d)

The solution is neutral

25.

Red litmus paper turning blue indicates

a)

The solution is confusing

b)

The solution is acidic

c)

The solution is basic

d)

The solution is neutral

26.

Dawn dish soap is often used to clean up messes. This brand of soap is usually slightly basic. Which pH would best match the soap?

a)

14.0

b)

2.0

c)

8.0

d)

1.0

27.

Stomach acid provides humans the ability to breakdown and digest food for nutrients. Stomach acid usually has a very acidic pH. Which of the following pH rates would be most appropriate for stomach acid?

a)

10.0

b)

1.0

c)

7.0

d)

5.0

28.

a pH of 2.0 would cause a blue litmus paper to turn

a)

yellow

b)

orange

c)

blue

d)

red

29.

a pH of 8.0 would cause a red litmus paper to turn

a)

yellow

b)

orange

c)

blue

d)

red

30.

a pH of 3.0 would cause a blue litmus paper to turn

a)

yellow

b)

orange

c)

blue

d)

red

31.

a pH of 9.0 would cause a red litmus paper to turn

a)

yellow

b)

orange

c)

blue

d)

red

32.

a pH of 9.0 would cause a red litmus paper to turn

a)

No effect

b)

orange

c)

blue

d)

red

33.

How do you neutralize a base?

a)

Add an acid

b)

Add another stronger base

c)

Add a weaker base

d)

add a neutralizer

34.

How do you neutralize a acid?

a)

Add an neutralizer

b)

Add another stronger acid

c)

Add a weaker acid

d)

add a base

35.

Acids tend to:

a)

taste sour and are soap-like

b)

taste bitter and are corrosive

c)

taste sour and are corrosive

d)

taste bitter and are soap-like

36.

Bases tend to:

a)

taste sour and are soap-like

b)

taste bitter and are corrosive

c)

taste sour and are corrosive

d)

taste bitter and are soap-like

37.
Drain cleaner has a pH of 13. What is drain cleaner?
a)
An acid.
b)
A strong base.
c)
Neutral.
d)
A weak base.
38.
What does corrosive mean?
a)
That a substance is a strong base.
b)
That a substance is neutral.
c)
That a substance can easily wear away
d)
The substance is the strongest acid
39.

Which of the following are bases? (choose all that apply)

a)

Human Blood (pH 8)

b)

Pure Water (pH 7)

c)

Lemon (pH 2)

d)

Sodium Hydroxide (pH 14)

e)

Broccoli (pH 10)

40.

What is another word for an acid?

a)

pH

b)

proton acceptor

c)

proton donor