1. The pH Scale Is a substance an acid or a base?

2. ACIDS An acid is a compound that increases the number of hydrogen ions when dissolved in water (H+) An acid solution tastes sour An acid can change the color of certain compounds

3. What is an ion? An ion is an atom or group of atoms that have gained or lost one or more electrons. Ionization results in the creation of charged particles (+ or -)

4. USES OF ACIDS Citric acid and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) are found in orange juice Carbonic acid and phosphoric acid give a “bite” to soft drinks Acids in your stomach aid in digestion Sulfuric acid is the most widely used industrial acid in the world. It is used in making metals, paper, paints, and fertilizers.

5. BASES A base is any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions (OH-) when mixed with water A base solution tastes bitter A base solution feels slippery A base can change the color of certain compounds

6. Uses of Bases Bases are used in soaps (remember, bases are slippery) Bases are used to make paper, in oven cleaners, and to unclog drains Ammonia is a base and is used in many household cleaners

7. Detecting Acids and Bases You can detect an acid using an indicator. INDICATOR - A substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or a base.

8. INDICATORS Litmus paper is an indicator  An acid turns blue litmus paper red  A base turns red litmus paper blue Phenolphthalein and Bromthymol blue are both indicators you will see today.

9. HOW DO WE MEASURE pH?

10. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 A CID B ASE NEUTRALNEUTRAL The pH Scale

11. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 A CID B ASE NEUTRALNEUTRAL The pH Scale

12. Let’s see what you’ve learned!  Professor Know-It-All wants to know what you’ve learned. Answer the following questions carefully.

13. Question #1 Lemon juice has a pH of 2.2. Is it an acid or a base?

14. Question #2 Detergents such as Tide have a pH of about 10. Is Tide an acid or a base?

15. Question #3 Seawater has a pH of 8.2. Is seawater an acid or a base?

16. Question #4 The inside of your mouth has a pH of 7. Is it an acid or a base?

17. Question #5 How do you think we came up with the term “acid rain”?

18. Question #6 409 cleaner contains ammonia that has a pH of 12. What will 409 do to red litmus paper?

19. Question #7 A soft drink has a pH of 3.2. What will it do to a piece of red litmus paper?

20. You’ve just completed Professor Know-It-All’s Quiz Let’s see how you did!