Acidic Attitudes
Acids taste this way.
What is sour?
Bases have this taste.
What is bitter?
The pH scale ranges from
What is 0-14?
This acidic substance is used to make lemonade.
What is a lemon? (Citric acid)
This is what the reaction between an acid and a base is a called...
Neutralization
Acids turn litmus paper this color.
What is red?
Bases turn litmus paper this color.
What is blue?
Acids make this and a negative ion in solution.
What is H+/Hydrogen ion?
This basic substance kills germs on your hands.
What is soap?
Neutralization produces...
What is... Salt & Water
Acids react with these metals.
What is Mg, Zn, & Fe. (Magnesium, Zinc, & Iron)
What is slippery?
Bases make this in solution along with positive ions.
What is OH-/Hydroxide ion?
This acidic substance is used in vinaigrette.
What is vinegar? (Acetic acid)
Acid + Metal -->
Salt + Hydrogen
Strong acids are found here on the pH scale.
What is lower? (0-3)
Strong bases are found here on the pH scale.
What is higher? (12-14)
What is H+/Hydrogen ion?
This basic substance can be ingested to help control heartburn.
What is an antacid?
Acid + Metal Carbonate -->
Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
When acids react with this, limestone forms bubbles and releases carbon dioxide.
Hint: Limestone is also known as calcium carbonate
What is carbonate?
Bases are good for cleaning, but too much can do this to your skin.
What is burn/irritate?
In a neutralization reaction an acid reacts with a base to produce this and water.
What is a salt?
This substance is the most common acid AND the most common base on the planet.
What is water?
Hydrochloric acid + Magnesium carbonate -->
Magnesium chloride + Water + Carbon dioxide