03.

05 pH and Salts Guided Notes

Objectives:

In the lesson you will:

 describe the properties of acids, bases, and salts

 identify common examples of acids, bases, and salts
 classify compounds as acids or bases by their pH

Big Ideas:

Key Questions and Terms Notes

What are some common acids and  
bases?
What is an ion?  

What ions are produced from acids  

and from bases?
List at least four characteristics of  
acids.
List at least four characteristics of  
bases.
How is a salt created?  

Give examples of how salts are  

used.
List at least four characteristics of  
salts.
What is the purpose of the pH  
value?

Circle the compounds that are acids. Underline the ones that are bases.

Distilled water Dish soap Drain cleaner

Vinegar Detergent Milk Orange juice

Deodorant Window cleaner Toilet cleaner

Acids and Bases in Our World Video:

Key Questions and Terms Notes

What type of acid is used in automobile  
batteries? How does this acid cause a battery
to work?
Describe how acids and bases work in our  
body.
List two examples of acids and bases in  
nature.
Describe the harmful effects of acid rain.  

Determining Acids and Bases Video:

Key Questions and Terms Notes

What substance is neither an acid nor a base?  
How does it stay neutral?

Which ion concentration does the pH scale  

measure? How long is the scale?

The higher the hydrogen ion concentration,  

the _______ the pH.

The lower the hydrogen ion concentration, the  

_______ the pH.

A pH of _____ is considered neutral. Acids  

have values below this number. Bases have
values above this number.
What is litmus paper? How is it used to  
determine if a compound is an acid or base?

A universal indicator can be used to  

determine the exact pH. What other device
can determine an accurate measurement?