Homework #1-2

(12/3/14)

Name:

Period:

1.

Acids turn litmus paper ___________, while bases turn litmus paper _______________.

2.

Acids _________ react with metals, while bases _____________ react with metals.

3.

Formulas for acids often start with ________, while bases formulas often end with __________.

4.

Here are some common formulas for acids and bases classify them as acids, bases, or neither.
________ Mg(OH)2

________ NaOH

________ Mg(NO3)2

________ H2SO4

________ HCl

________ NaCl

5.

Milk commonly has a pH of 6. What color would it appear when tested with each indicator listed
on page 11 of your packet? Is it acidic, basic or neutral?

6.

Which is the only indicator that can differentiate between a weak and strong acid?

7.

Which indicator would not help you determine the difference between the pH of egg white
(pH=8) and baking soda (pH=9)?

8.

A substance is tested with litmus paper and the blue litmus stays blue and the red litmus stays red.
What is conclusion regarding the pH of this substance?

9.

You want to test whether your pop that you will later drink is an acid or base. Which indicator
would you choose? Explain your reasoning and your method of testing.