pH and Ion Concentrations

Front

Acidic solutions exhibit a higher ratio of H₃O⁺ ions, known as...

Back

hydronium

Front

When you place blue litmus paper into an unknown clear solution, the blue litmus paper turns red. Which of the following represents the most logical conclusion?

Back

The substance is acidic.

Front

What range of values on the pH scale represent solutions with a higher ratio of hydroxide (OH^-) ions?

Back

above 7

Front

Do acids and bases conduct electricity?

Back

Both bases and acids conduct electricity

Front

A coin was put in acid. What gas is being released in the bubbles?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

Bases release ____________ ions when they break down or dissociate.

Back

Hydroxide (OH-) ions

Front

If a substance has a pH of 10, it is considered: Acidic, Basic, Neutral

Back

Basic

Front

Why is water neutral?

Back

The number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions is the same.

Front

The pH scale ranges from ____________.

Back

0-14

Front

A(n) ______ is a substance with a pH less than 7

Back

Acid