7) the ph of a strong base would be closest to\noa) 0\nob) 7\noc) 14\n\n8) the ph of a strong acid would be…

7) the ph of a strong base would be closest to\noa) 0\nob) 7\noc) 14\n\n8) the ph of a strong acid would be closest to\noa) 0\nob) 7\noc) 14\n\n9) when testing a substance with ph/ litmus paper you observe that the paper turns red. what kind of substance\na) acid\nb) base\nc) neutral\n\n10) neutralization is a reaction between a(n).\na) salt and water\nb) base and salt\nc) acid and metal\nd) acid and base
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Recall pH scale properties
The pH scale ranges from 0 - 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. Acids have pH values less than 7 and bases have pH values greater than 7.
Step2: Determine pH of strong base
A strong base has a high concentration of hydroxide ions and its pH is closest to 14. So for question 7, the answer is C.
Step3: Determine pH of strong acid
A strong acid has a high concentration of hydrogen ions and its pH is closest to 0. So for question 8, the answer is A.
Step4: Understand litmus - paper test
Blue litmus paper turns red in an acidic solution. So for question 9, the answer is A.
Step5: Recall neutralization reaction
Neutralization is a reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water. So for question 10, the answer is D.
Answer:
- C. 14
- A. 0
- A. acid
- D. acid and base