Science

Would a dilute solution of HCl also be weak?

No, it would still be a strong acid because the concentration of H+ ions remains high relative to the amount of HCl in the solution.

What are three practical uses of an acid? Of a base?

Acids are found in foods, cleaners, and car batteries. Bases are used in cleaners, baked goods, and manufacturing cement.

What kinds of ions do acids and bases form in water?

Acids form hydrogen ions (H+); bases form hydroxide ions (OH-)

What are four properties of acids? Of bases?

Acids taste sour, react with metals, react with carbonates, and turn blue litmus paper red. Bases taste bitter, feel slippery, do not react with carbonates and turn red litmus paper blue.

How can you use litmus paper to dHow can you use litmus paper to distinguish an acid from a base?istinguish an acid from a base?

An acid turns blue litmus paper red. A base turns red litmus paper blue.

Where are you most likely to find acids and bases in your own home? Explain.

In your own home, you are most likely to find acids in foods and some cleaners. Bases may be found in cleaning and gardening products.

If a solution has a pH of 6, would the solution contain more or fewer hydrogen ions (H+) than an equal volume of solution with a pH of 3?

It would contain fewer hydrogen ions.