Acids and Bases

Front

What ion is more present in a basic solution?

Back

OH- (hydroxide ion)

Front

What is the pH range of strong acids?

Back

Strong acids have a pH closer to 0.

Front

Which household product is most likely to be basic?

Back

Laundry detergent.

Front

Which pH value indicates a stronger acid?

Back

pH 1 is stronger than pH 4, pH 8, and pH 13.

Front

What pH value indicates a basic solution?

Back

A pH value of 9 indicates a basic solution.

Front

Define an acid.

Back

An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution.

Front

Define a base.

Back

A base is a substance that accepts protons (H+) or donates hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

Front

What is the pH scale?

Back

The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

Front

What is neutral pH?

Back

A neutral pH is 7, indicating neither acidic nor basic.

Front

What happens to pH as acidity increases?

Back

As acidity increases, pH decreases.