Lila tests the pH of 4 solutions. Which solution should she identify as being a base?

SOLUTION pH
A 2
B 5
C 7
D 9(1 point)
Responses

Solution B
Solution B

Solution C
Solution C

Solution D
Solution D

Solution A

9 answers

To identify which solution is a base, we need to look for a solution with a pH greater than 7.

  • Solution A has a pH of 2 (acidic).
  • Solution B has a pH of 5 (acidic).
  • Solution C has a pH of 7 (neutral).
  • Solution D has a pH of 9 (basic).

Since Solution D has a pH of 9, it is the only solution that is basic.

Therefore, Lila should identify Solution D as being a base.

What is formed when a hydrogen ion interacts with a water molecule?(1 point)
Responses

hydronium ion
hydronium ion

base
base

salt
salt

hydroxide ion

When a hydrogen ion (H⁺) interacts with a water molecule (H₂O), it forms a hydronium ion (H₃O⁺).

Therefore, the correct response is hydronium ion.

Which of the following is a property of bases?(1 point)
Responses

releases hydrogen ions in water
releases hydrogen ions in water

pH less than 7
pH less than 7

sour taste
sour taste

feels slippery

A property of bases is that they feel slippery.

Thus, the correct response is feels slippery.

Identify the common household item that is acidic.(1 point)
Responses

baking soda
baking soda

vinegar
vinegar

shampoo
shampoo

detergent

The common household item that is acidic is vinegar.

Therefore, the correct response is vinegar.

Which of the following items is a salt?(1 point)
Responses

antacid
antacid

sodium hydroxide
sodium hydroxide

carbonic acid
carbonic acid

calcium carbonate

The item that is a salt among the given options is calcium carbonate.

Therefore, the correct response is calcium carbonate.