Notes Discussion Questions

The pH scale

The pH scale measures the concentration of __________________ ______, meaning how

__________ or___________ something is

The scale ranges from __________________

A pH of 7 means hydrogen (H+) ions and hydroxide (OH-) ions are equal so what you have is
______________________

Acids release hydrogen (H+) ions when they mix with water

Acids are 0-6 on the pH scale

Acids are __________ and corrosive
Examples are lemon juice, stomach acid, battery acid, soft drinks, and coffee
Acids always have an H at front of formula, showing that there are hydrogen atoms

Bases release hydroxide (OH-) ions when mixed with water

Bases are 8-14 on the pH scale

Bases are ______________ and slippery, usually used in cleaners, such as bleach
Examples are detergents, spinach, and green tea
Bases always have OH at end of formula, showing that there are hydroxide molecules

Buffers

Buffers are weak acids or bases that react with strong acids and bases to prevent sharp changes in
pH

Buffers help to ______________________________pH

Buffers help to control pH in your blood, as well as your fish tank and your pool or hot tub