Look at the pH of the following substances. Identify them as acid base or neutral based on their pH reading.

Question

[Title] Acid Base Neutral
Water pH 7

Great Salt Lake pH 10

Orange juice pH 3

Acid rain pH 4

Banana pH 5

Baking soda pH 9

Salt water pH 8

Answer 1

Based on the pH readings provided, we can classify the substances as acid, base, or neutral according to the following criteria:

• Acid: pH less than 7
• Neutral: pH equal to 7
• Base: pH greater than 7

Here's the classification for each substance listed:

1. Water (pH 7) - Neutral
2. Great Salt Lake (pH 10) - Base
3. Orange juice (pH 3) - Acid
4. Acid rain (pH 4) - Acid
5. Banana (pH 5) - Acid
6. Baking soda (pH 9) - Base
7. Salt water (pH 8) - Base

Summary:

• Acids: Orange juice (pH 3), Acid rain (pH 4), Banana (pH 5)
• Bases: Great Salt Lake (pH 10), Baking soda (pH 9), Salt water (pH 8)
• Neutral: Water (pH 7)