Chem 1: Properties of Acids and Bases

What pH value is considered neutral?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which will taste sour?

• Acids

• Bases

Which will taste bitter?

• Acids

• Bases

Which will feel slippery or soapy?

• Acids

• Bases

Which will corrode metals?

• Acids

• Bases

T/F: Bases will turn BLUE litmus paper RED

• True

• False

Which of the following are NOT true about pH?

• Ranges from 0-14

• Lower numbers are more basic

• Lower numbers are more acidic

• 7 is considered neutral

T/F: You cannot go above 14 or below 0 on the pH scale.

• True

• False

Reorder the following in order of low to high pH.

• Acids

• Bases

• Water