Acids and Bases

Neutral solutions have a pH of:

• 0

• 1

• 7

• 14

Which is true?

• pH of less than 7 is basic; pH of more than 7 is acidic

• pH of less than 7 is acidic; pH of more than 7 is basic

Vinegar, fruit juice, and cola are examples of:

• strong acids

• strong bases

• strong bases

• weak acids

NaOH may be found in drain cleaners and as a component of soaps. Is NaOH an acid or a base?

• Acid

• Base

• Neither (Neutral)

HCl is found in household products, including some toilet bowl cleaners. Is HCl an acid or a base?

• Acid

• Base

• Neither (Neutral)

Is pure water acidic, basic, or neutral?

• Acidic

• Basic

• Neutral

tastes sour

• acid
• base

tastes bitter

• base
• acid

feels slippery

• acid
• base

reacts with metals

• base
• acid