Acids, Bases, and Salts Worksheet
Explore the properties of acids, bases, and salts, including pH, neutralization reactions, and common examples.
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1. Which of the following describes a substance with a pH less than 7?
Basic
Acidic
Neutral
Alkaline
2. What is the product of a neutralization reaction between an acid and a base?
Only water
Only salt
Salt and water
Acid and base
3. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, where 7 indicates a substance.
4. Bases often feel to the touch and react with acids to form salt and water.
5. A strong acid will have a pH value close to 7.
True
False
6. Litmus paper turns red in the presence of a base.
True
False
7. Describe two common properties of acids.
8. What is the purpose of an indicator in a chemistry experiment?
Observe the pH scale below and answer the question.
9. Based on the pH scale, classify lemon juice as an acid, base, or neutral substance.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. Acids are often substances that can burn skin.
11. The taste of a base is typically .
12. A solution with a pH greater than 7 is considered .