Question 35

Question

For each description, decide if it is describing an acid or a base.

Column A
1.
Tastes sour.:
Tastes sour.
2.
Tastes bitter:
Tastes bitter
3.
H2SO4

:
H2SO4

4.
LiOH:
LiOH
5.
pH above 7:
pH above 7
6.
pH below 7:
pH below 7
Column

Answer 1

Based on the descriptions provided, here's how they categorize as acids or bases:

Column A

1. Tastes sour: Acid
2. Tastes bitter: Base
3. H2SO4: Acid (sulfuric acid)
4. LiOH: Base (lithium hydroxide)
5. pH above 7: Base
6. pH below 7: Acid

So, to summarize:

• 1: Acid
• 2: Base
• 3: Acid
• 4: Base
• 5: Base
• 6: Acid