Acids, Bases, pH

Front

What does it mean if red litmus paper turns blue when testing a solution?

Back

The solution is basic.

Front

What is the pH range for acidic solutions?

Back

pH less than 7.

Front

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

Back

pH of 7.

Front

What are common characteristics of acids?

Back

Tastes sour, litmus indicator turns red.

Front

What are common characteristics of bases?

Back

Tastes bitter, litmus indicator turns blue.

Front

What is the pH of a very strong acid?

Back

pH of 1.

Front

What is the relationship between pH and pOH?

Back

pH + pOH = 14.

Front

How do you calculate the concentration of hydroxide ions [OH-] from pOH?

Back

[OH-] = 10^(-pOH).

Front

What is the pH of a solution with a pH of 3.6?

Back

The solution is acidic.

Front

What happens to blue litmus paper when it is placed in an acidic solution?

Back

It turns red.