pH and Ions
What do you call a "positive" ion?
cation
On the pH scale, acids fall between what numbers?
1-6
On the pH scale, bases are between what two numbers?
8-14
A pH of 4 is ________ times more acidic than a pH of 7.
1000
Acids and bases are special kinds of __________?
solutions
What ions will acids donate (give off) when dissolved into water?
Hydrogen, H+
What is a good description for how most bases taste?
bitter
When an acid and base of equal strengths are combined, what is formed?
A neutral solution
Acids and bases are generally colorless and ________.
odorless
What is the common name for "acetic acid"?
vinegar
Bases can cause "chemical burns". What term refers to this process?
caustic
Alkaline also can mean
basic
Bases generally form what type of ion
OH-
What acid is found in lemon juice?
citric acid
Bases are good at dissolving __________ materials.
organic
What does "pH" stand for?
parts Hydrogen, Hydrogen potential
What positive ion forms when a water molecule bonds with a Hydrogen ion?
Hydronium
Acids combine with metals to produce what gas?
Hydrogen
What is sodium bicarbonate?
baking soda
The human body likes to stay at a pH of
7