What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25°C?
7
What does a pH value greater than 7 indicate about a solution?
It is basic or alkaline.
What does a pH value less than 7 indicate about a solution?
It is acidic.
Which ion is responsible for acidity in a solution?
Hydrogen ion (H⁺).
Which ion is responsible for basicity in a solution?
Hydroxide ion (OH⁻).
What is the pH range of acidic solutions?
0 to 6.9
What is the pH range of basic solutions?
7.1 to 14
What is the pH of pure water at 25°C?
7
What is the common indicator used to distinguish acids and bases?
Litmus
What color does blue litmus paper turn in an acidic solution?
Red
, What color does red litmus paper turn in a basic solution?
Blue
What color does phenolphthalein turn in a basic solution?
Pink
What color does phenolphthalein remain in an acidic solution?
Colorless
What is the natural pH of human blood?
Approximately 7.4
What is the pH range of stomach acid?
1 to 3
Which substance can be used to neutralize an acid spill?
A base, such as baking soda (sodium bicarbonate).
Which substance can be used to neutralize a base spill?
An acid, such as vinegar (acetic acid).
What is the name of the scale used to measure the acidity or basicity
of a solution?
pH scale
What does "pH" stand for?
Potential of Hydrogen
What happens to the pH of a solution when a strong acid is added to
it?
The pH decreases.