Acid and Base Reactions in Everyday Life

Where do chemical reactions involving acids and bases occur in everyday life?

• In the kitchen, in the laundry, in the garden, in swimming pools, and inside the body

• Only in laboratories

• Only in industrial settings

• Only in the ocean

What is a characteristic property of acids?

• They are sweet.

• They are slippery.

• They are corrosive.

• They are odorless.

Which of the following acids is considered strong?

• Ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH)

• Carbonic acid (H₂CO₃)

• Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

• Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄)

Which of the following is a weak acid?

• Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)

• Nitric acid (HNO₃)

• Ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH)

• Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

What do all the acids shown in the diagram have in common?

• They all contain hydrogen.

• They all contain nitrogen.

• They all contain carbon.

• They all contain sulfur.

Which one of the acids shown in the diagram is a weak acid?

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Nitric acid

• Ethanoic acid

What taste and texture do bases typically have?

• Sweet and sticky

• Bitter and slippery

• Sour and rough

• Salty and gritty

What is the main ingredient in drain cleaners that is a strong base?

• Ammonia

• Sodium hydroxide

• Calcium carbonate

• Sodium carbonate

What is the pH range of the scale used to measure the strength of acids and bases?

• 0 to 7

• 0 to 10

• 0 to 14

• 1 to 14

Which of the following is a weak base?

• Potassium hydroxide

• Sodium hydroxide

• Ammonia

• Barium hydroxide