Chemistry: Acids, Bases & The pH Scale

Question 1

What does the pH scale measure?

Answer 1

The power (strength) of hydrogen in a substance.

Question 2

What measures the power (strength) of hydrogen in a substance?

Answer 2

The pH scale.

Question 3

Each pH unit is _____ more acidic than the next higher pH unit.

Answer 3

10 times

Question 4

pH 2 is _____ more acidic than pH 3.

Answer 4

10 times

Question 5

pH 2 is _____ more acidic than pH 4.

Answer 5

100 times

Question 6

pH 2 is _____ more acidic than pH 5.

Answer 6

1000 times

Question 7

Does the following describe acids or bases: sour tasting

Answer 7

Acid

Question 8

Does the following describe acids or bases: reacts with metals to produce hydrogen gas

Answer 8

Acid

Question 9

Does the following describe acids or bases: reacts with carbonates to form carbon dioxide

Answer 9

Acid

Question 10

Does the following describe acids or bases: corrosive

Answer 10

Acid

Question 11

Does the following describe acids or bases: bitter tasting

Answer 11

Base

Question 12

Does the following describe acids or bases: releases hydroxide ions when dissolved in water

Answer 12

Base

Question 13

Does the following describe acids or bases: feel slippery, soapy

Answer 13

Base

Question 14

Does the following describe acids or bases: reacts with proteins to break them down

Answer 14

Base

Question 15

Is vinegar an acid or a base?

Answer 15

Acid

Question 16

Are citrus fruits acidic or basic?

Answer 16

Acidic

Question 17

Is Coke (not Pepsi because Pepsi is shit) an acid or a base?

Answer 17

Acid

Question 18

Are drain cleaners acids or bases?

Answer 18

Bases

Question 19

Are Tums acidic or basic ?

Answer 19

Basic

Question 20

Is Windex an acid or a base?

Answer 20

Base