Chemistry Acids and Bases

Acids have a pH of _______________.

• below 7

• above 7

• exactly 7

Neutral solutions have a pH of _______________.

• below 7

• above 7

• exactly 7

What ions are there more of in acidic solutions?

• H+ (H3O+)

• OH-

Which one of the following is NOT a property of acids.

• Tastes sour

• Corrodes metals

• Conduct electricity

• Turns red litmus paper blue

Which of the following word pairs correctly completes the sentence below?

_______ are corrosive substances characterized as having a strong smell, a sour taste, and a _______.

• Acids; pH less than 7

• Acids; pH greater than 7

• Bases; pH greater than 7

• Bases; pH less than 7

Is the following substance an acid or a base? Ca(OH)2

• Acid

• Base

Is the following substance an acid or a base? HCl

• Acid

• Base

Is the following substance an acid or a base? H2(SO4)

• Acid

• Base

Is the following substance an acid or a base? KOH

• Acid

• Base

A Bronsted Lowry acid:

• donates H+ to another substance

• accepts H+ from another substance

• produces H+

• produces OH-