pH Facts
What is a solution with a pH of less than 7 classified as?
Acidic/ an Acid
What is the range of the pH scale?
14
Is lemon juice acidic, basic, or neutral?
Acidic
What happens when mixing equal amounts of a base and an acid together.
Their effects cancel out/ they become balanced
The darker colors are located on the right side of the scale which is the _____ side.
Base/ Alkaline
Which is closer to neutral: water or soda?
Water
What is a solution with a pH of greater than 7 classified as?
Basic/ A Base
Enzymes have an optimal pH at which they function best; moving too far from this pH can change their shape and reduce their activity. This phenomenon is called what.
Denaturation
Why can sour candies be rough on your teeth if eaten too often?
Because they are acidic and can demineralize enamel/ dissolve enamel
This organ helps maintain blood pH by excreting hydrogen ions and reabsorbing bicarbonate from urine.
Kidneys
Why are strong acids (such as hydrochloric and sulfuric acid), and strong bases (such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide)
Acids burn your skin, Bases dissolve your skin
Why is it a good idea to drink water after eating acidic or sugary foods?
To help wash away acid and protect teeth
What do the letters pH represent?
Power of Hydrogen.
One natural way to measure pH is Litmus paper, what is litmus paper made of
Lichen dyes (they change colour after they are exposed to either acidity/ basicity)
2 common household substances that have a low pH, and a high pH respectively and is often used both in cooking and cleaning because it can dissolve mineral buildup/ neutralize odours
Vinegar, Baking Soda