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The document provides a series of fill-in-the-blank statements about acids, bases, and the pH scale, emphasizing key concepts such as the characteristics of solutions and the behavior of litmus paper. It includes a labeled pH scale indicating acidic, neutral, and basic ranges, along with specific examples like stomach acid and baking soda. Additionally, it contains analysis questions that test understanding of the pH scale and comparisons between different substances.

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The document provides a series of fill-in-the-blank statements about acids, bases, and the pH scale, emphasizing key concepts such as the characteristics of solutions and the behavior of litmus paper. It includes a labeled pH scale indicating acidic, neutral, and basic ranges, along with specific examples like stomach acid and baking soda. Additionally, it contains analysis questions that test understanding of the pH scale and comparisons between different substances.

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Acids, Bases, and the pH Scale Answers

A. Completion: Fill in the blanks using the correct vocabulary word to complete
each sentence.
1. A solution is a homogeneous mixture.
2. The pH scale is a quantitative measure of the acidity of a solution.
3. The pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.
4. When testing an acid, litmus paper turns pink.
5. When testing a base, litmus paper turns blue.
6. When using pH paper, a scientist compares a range of color differences to a chart that
indicates pH levels from 0 to 14.
7. Edible acids taste sour.
8. Bases have a slippery, soapy feel.

B. Instructions: Label the sections of the pH scale as acidic, basic, or neutral.

acidic neutral basic

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
stomach
acid

vinegar

coffee

water

baking
soda

ammonia

drain
C. Analysis: Use the pH scale above to answer the following questions. cleaner

1. What is the pH of the only neutral substance represented on the scale? seven
2. What is the pH of the strongest acid? 0
3. What is the pH of the strongest base? 14
4. What is more acidic: coffee or vinegar? vinegar
5. What is more acidic: coffee or baking soda? coffee
6. What is more basic: baking soda or drain cleaner? drain cleaner

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