Acids
An acid is any chemical that __________ a hydrogen ion.
Donates
What is another name sometimes given to a basic solution?
Alkaline
An acid and a base can be mixed to form a __________ solution.
Neutral
What does a low number on the pH scale represent?
Water
Neutral
This acid is most commonly found in the stomach.
Hydrochloric Acid or HCl
Name the basic substance(s):
Baking Soda
Soda Pop
Coffee
Drain Cleaner
Drain Cleaner and Baking Soda
Name a common neutral solution.
Water
What does a high number on the pH scale represent?
A base
Hand Soap
Base
_____________ of an acidic solution is caused by the hydronium ions.
Corrosivenes
_________________ of a basic solution results from the hydroxide ions in the solution.
Corrosiveness
What does a neutral substance measure on the pH scale?
7
What number(s) on the pH scale represent neutral substances?
7
Vomit
Acid
What is the source of acidity in rainwater>
Carbon Dioxide
A base is any chemical that ____________ a hydrogen ion.
Accepts
What is a neutralization reaction?
A reaction between an acid and a base
What number(s) on the pH scale represent basic substances?
Greater than 7
Spit
Base
Which type of ion is most commonly found in abundance in acids?
Hydronium ions
What types of ions do bases contain more of?
Hydroxide Ions
What makes a solution neutral?
It must contain an equal number of hydronium and hydroxide ions.
What number(s) on the pH scale represent acidic substances>
Less than 7
Chicken Soup
Acid