Introduction to Acids and Bases

Which of these pH values represent an acid?

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 12

Milk is a very weak acid. What might its pH value be?

• 6.5

• 7.8

• 4.2

• 12.2

Which of the following are properties of acids?

• They conduct electricity when dissolved in water

• They taste sour

• They react with metals like aluminum

• All of the answer choices are correct

Which of the following is an acid?

• vinegar

• bleach

• Drano

• Ammonia

• toothpaste in water

An acid is a solution that contains __________ ions dissolved in water.

• hydrogen ions [H+]

• hydroxide ions [OH-]

Which of the following is a property of a base?

• bitter taste

• releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water [H+]

• salty

• sour taste

Bases have many uses. They are mainly used to make

• cleaning products

• soaps

• heartburn

• all of the answer choices

All bases have a sour taste.

• True

• False

Which of the following pH values represents a base?

• 2.1

• 4.6

• 6.8

• 8.1

The strongest bases have pH values close to

• 0

• 14

• 7

• 5