Acids and Bases

Front

What is an acid?

Back

a chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus paper red

Front

What is a base?

Back

substances that are slippery to the touch; turns red litmus paper blue

Front

Which of the following statements about acids is true?

Back

They taste sour.

Front

Which item is an acid? Options: Drain cleaner, Ammonia, An orange.

Back

An orange.

Front

What does a pH scale do?

Back

Both statements are correct

Front

Can you eat or drink an acid?

Back

True

Front

Rainwater is an acid.

Back

False

Front

Can you eat or drink a base?

Back

True

Front

Vinegar is a base.

Back

False

Front

What is another name for a base?

Back

Alkaline