Acids and Bases Classification

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What is the pH range of the pH scale?

  • 0 to 10
  • 1 to 13
  • 7 to 14
  • 0 to 14 (correct)

Which of the following is a property of acids?

  • Taste bitter
  • Feel slippery
  • Turn blue litmus paper red (correct)
  • Turn red litmus paper blue

What does a base do in terms of protons?

  • Accepts OH- ions in a solution (correct)
  • Has no role in proton transfer
  • Releases H+ ions into a solution
  • Donates protons in a solution

Which household substance is classified as an acid?

<p>Citrus fruits/juices (i.e., lemon juice) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction occurs when acids and bases combine?

<p>Neutralization reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance turns red litmus paper blue?

<p>Ammonia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the taste associated with bases?

<p>Bitter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range for bases on the pH scale?

<p>7 to 14 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance serves as a reference point for both acids and bases?

<p>Water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do buffers play a critical role in biological processes?

<p>To resist changes in pH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common pH indicator used in laboratories?

<p>Phenolphthalein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What pH value is considered neutral on the pH scale?

<p>Exactly 7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is water classified in terms of acidity or basicity?

<p>Neutral (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a substance with a pH of 1 on the pH scale?

<p>It is extremely strong acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Buffers resist changes in pH by neutralizing relatively small amounts of ______ or bases.' Fill in the blank.

<p>'acids' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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