Acids & Bases
Strong base
A Substance has 12 on the pH Scale. what is it? Strong acid, strong base, weak acid, weak base Neutral
Strong acid
A Substance has 2 on the pH Scale. What is it? Strong acid, strong base, weak acid, weak base, Neutral
Neutral
A Substance has 7 on the pH Scale. What is it? Strong acid, strong base, weak acid, weak base Neutral
Weak Base
A Substance has 8 on the pH Scale. what is it? Strong acid, strong base, weak acid, weak base Neutral
BASE
I am caustic. Acid or Base?
ACID
I am corrosive. Acid or Base?
BASE
I am slippery or soapy. Acid or Base?
BASE
I am sometimes used as a cleaning agent. Acid or Base?
ACID
I am sour. Acid or Base?
ACID
I can be VERY dangerous. Acid or Base?
ACID
I cause stinging pain, sometimes. Acid or Base?
BASE
I have a bitter taste. Acid or Base?
ACID
I have a sour taste. Acid or Base
Non-metal
In order to create an acid does hydrogen join with a metal or non-metal
Slightly acidic
Is coca-cola slightly acidic or slightly basic?
Slightly Acidic
Is coffee acidic or basic?
Neutral
Is milk acidic, basic or neutral (mostly)
Less than 7
Is the number range which indicates ACIDITY greater than 7 or less than 7?
Greater than 7
Is the number range which indicates BASICITY greater than 7 or less than 7?
ACID
One of the elements which is always part of my makeup is Hydrogen. Acid or Base?
UNIVERSAL INDICATOR
Other than Litmus Paper, what other indicator is used in a laboratory setting.
14
The number of measuring units on the pH scale
7
The number on the pH scale which indicates neutrality. That is neither acidity or basicity
pH SCALE
The scale used for measuring the acidity or basicity of a substance
HYDROGEN
This particular element is in EVERY acid.
RED
What colour does LITMUS PAPER go in the presence of an ACID?
BLUE
What colour does LITMUS PAPER go in the presence of an BASE?
It exploes
What does hydrogen in the presence of a flame? (This is the test for hydrogen)
Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
What is the chemical name for Bicarbonate of Soda or Baking Soda?
Universal indicatro
What is the most popular type of indicator?
Citric Acid
What is the name given to the acid found in citrus fruits
Formic
What is the name of the acid found in bee and ant stings?
Ethanoic acid
What is the proper chemical (acid) name for vinegar
Sulphuric Acid
What kind of acid is found in batteries?
Hydrochloric
What kind of acid is found in your stomach
Pure water
What substance is neutral
Corrosive
What word describes a characteristic common to BOTH acids and bases
TRANSITION METALS
What word describes the metals which belong to this group?
CORROSION
What word means "eat away at metal"
ALKALI
When a base is dissolved in water it is called...(what)
SALT
When an acid reacts with a metal it ALWAYS produces hydrogen gas and a ... (what)
Copper Sulfate
When sulfuric acid reacts with copper, what new salt is produced
1
Which number on the pH scale would indicate a STRONG ACID? 1, 6, 8 or 14?
14
Which number on the pH scale would indicate a STRONG BASE? 1, 6, 8 or 14?