Understanding the pH Scale
A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the pH scale, acids, bases, and neutral substances.
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Understanding the pH Scale
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided pH scale diagram to help you.
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. Values below 7 are acidic, 7 is neutral, and values above 7 are basic (alkaline).
1. What pH value indicates a neutral substance?
0
3
7
14
2. Which of the following is most likely an acid?
Bleach (pH 13)
Pure Water (pH 7)
Lemon Juice (pH 2)
Baking Soda (pH 9)
3. A substance with a pH of 10 is considered to be a(n) .
4. The pH scale measures how or a substance is.
5. A pH of 1 is more acidic than a pH of 6.
True
False
6. Bases have a sour taste and react with metals.
True
False
7. Give an example of an everyday acidic substance and an everyday basic substance.