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Acids & Bases Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an Acid? | A solution that has an excess of H+ ions. |
| What is a Base? | A solution that has an excess of OH- ions. |
| What is an Ion? | Ions form when valence electrons are transferred by a metal and a nonmetal |
| Who is Svante Arrhenius? | A chemist who came up with a way to difine acids and bases |
| What is pH? | The power of Hydrogen |
| What is a pH Scale? | Use to measure strengths of acids and Bases |
| What is an indicator? | Tells the pH of the solution |
| Is milk Acidic or Basic? | Acidic |
| Is drain cleaner Acidic or Basic? | Basic |
| Is a pineapple Acidic or Basic? | Acidic |
| Is pizza Acidic or Basic? | Acidic |
| What is the pH of blood? | 7.02 |
| What is the pH of pizza? | 5.5-6 |
| What tastes bitter? | Bases |
| What tastes sour? | Acids |