Acids and Bases

Question 1

Acids

Answer 1

Substance that reacts with metals to release hydrogen

Question 2

Indicator

Answer 2

Substance that changes color in acids and bases.

Question 3

Litmus paper

Answer 3

Acids turn blue litmus paper red, bases turn red litmus paper blue

Question 4

Acetic acid

Answer 4

Vinegar

Question 5

Sulfuric acid

Answer 5

Used in car batteries

Question 6

Hydrochloric acid

Answer 6

Produced in the stomach to aid digestion

Question 7

Bases

Answer 7

A group of chemicals that have certain chemical properties. Substance formed when metal reacts with water.

Question 8

Phenolphthalein

Answer 8

An indicator that turns a deep pink when an base is added, clear when added to an acid.

Question 9

Bases characteristics

Answer 9

Bitter, has a slippery feel, always has hydroxide in its chemical formula, do not wear away metals.

Question 10

Acids characteristics

Answer 10

Sour, has no particular special feel, always has hydrogen in its chemical formula, wears away metals.

Question 11

Ammonia

Answer 11

Cleaning product, base

Question 12

Lye

Answer 12

An ingredient in soap, base

Question 13

Milk of magnesia

Answer 13

Used to neutralize stomach acids, base