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What is the name of the acid derived from Hydrogen Chloride?
What is the name of the acid derived from Hydrogen Chloride?
The chemical formula for a base must contain the hydroxide ion (OH).
The chemical formula for a base must contain the hydroxide ion (OH).
True
What compound forms when Hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc?
What compound forms when Hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc?
Zinc chloride and hydrogen gas
If an anion ends in 'ite', the acid name is the root followed by the suffix '___'.
If an anion ends in 'ite', the acid name is the root followed by the suffix '___'.
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Match the following acids with their corresponding formulas:
Match the following acids with their corresponding formulas:
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What is the pH value of a neutral solution?
What is the pH value of a neutral solution?
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Acidic solutions have a pH value greater than 7.
Acidic solutions have a pH value greater than 7.
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What type of plants grow best in soil with a pH below 5?
What type of plants grow best in soil with a pH below 5?
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In the pH scale, moving up means _____ by 10.
In the pH scale, moving up means _____ by 10.
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Which of the following conditions indicate a highly acidic solution?
Which of the following conditions indicate a highly acidic solution?
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The pH level of pool water should be between 7.2 and 7.8.
The pH level of pool water should be between 7.2 and 7.8.
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Match the following pH levels with their corresponding types:
Match the following pH levels with their corresponding types:
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What do the chemical formulas of acids typically begin with?
What do the chemical formulas of acids typically begin with?
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Study Notes
pH Scale
- The pH scale measures acidity or basicity of a solution.
- It ranges from 0 to 14.
- A pH of 7 is neutral.
- Lower than 7 is acidic; higher than 7 is basic.
- Lower pH indicates a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (stronger acids).
- Higher pH indicates a higher concentration of hydroxide ions (stronger bases).
- The pH scale is logarithmic; each whole number change represents a tenfold difference in acidity/basicity.
Using the pH Scale
- Increasing pH by one unit multiplies hydroxide ion concentration by 10.
- Decreasing pH by one unit multiplies hydrogen ion concentration by 10.
pH in Everyday Life
- Soil pH: Different plants thrive in different pH ranges. Adjusting soil pH is possible with compost (acidic) or calcium oxide (basic).
- Consumer Products: Shampoo, skincare products, and some cleaning products are designed with a neutral or near-neutral pH. Highly alkaline products are often corrosive.
- Swimming Pools: Pool water should have a pH between 7.2 and 7.8. Chemical adjustments (acid/base) are needed to maintain the proper range.
Properties of Acids
- Acid formulas commonly begin with "H".
- Binary Acids: Consist of two elements, named by adding "hydro" to the anion's name and changing the "-ide" ending to "-ic". (e.g., Hydrogen chloride → Hydrochloric acid).
- Oxyacids: Consist of multiple elements (polyatomic ions). The name depends on the anion's ending: "-ate" becomes "-ic" acid and "-ite" becomes "-ous" acid. (e.g., Sulfuric acid).
Acid Reactions
- Metals: Acids react with certain metals to produce hydrogen gas (e.g., hydrochloric acid with zinc).
- Carbonates: Acids react with carbonates to produce carbon dioxide gas (e.g., sulfuric acid with iron(III) carbonate).
Properties of Bases
- Base formulas commonly contain "OH".
- Bases can be called alkaline.
- Naming: Bases are named like ionic compounds, ending in "-ide" or containing polyatomic ions.
Reactions
- Examples of chemical reactions to form bases (ex. Sodium Hydroxide, Barium Hydroxide)
Acid-Base Indicators
- Substances that change color based on whether they are in an acidic or basic solution.
- Natural indicators include red cabbage, beetroot, turmeric, and grape juice.
- Litmus paper: Blue litmus turns red in acidic conditions; red litmus turns blue in basic conditions.
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Description
This quiz explores the pH scale, which measures the acidity or basicity of solutions ranging from 0 to 14. It focuses on the implications of pH in everyday life, including its effects on soil, consumer products, and swimming pools. Test your knowledge about this crucial scientific concept!
