Questions: In the simulation, select the Macro mode. Then choose each of the following solutions from the dropdown list provided in the upper left corner. The beaker will automatically fill up to the 0.50 L mark with the solution, and the pH scale displayed on the left side of the beaker will indicate the pH of the solution at 25°C. Classify the following solutions as acids, bases, or neutral based on their pH values as shown in the simulation.
- blood
- drain cleaner
- hand soap
- milk
- coffee
- soda pop
- vomit
- battery acid
- orange juice
- water
Acid
Base
Neutral
Transcript text: In the simulation, select the Macro mode. Then choose each of the following solutions from the dropdown list provided in the upper left corner. The beaker will automatically fill up to the 0.50 L mark with the solution, and the pH scale displayed on the left side of the beaker will indicate the pH of the solution at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Classify the following solutions as acids, bases, or neutral based on their pH values as shown in the simulation.
blood
drain cleaner
hand soap
milk
coffee
soda pop
vomit
battery acid
orange juice
water
Acid
Base
Neutral
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding pH Classification
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, where:
A pH less than 7 indicates an acidic solution.
A pH of 7 indicates a neutral solution.
A pH greater than 7 indicates a basic (alkaline) solution.
Step 2: Classifying Each Solution
Based on typical pH values for common substances, we can classify the solutions as follows:
Blood: Slightly basic, typically around pH 7.4.
Drain cleaner: Strongly basic, often with a pH around 13-14.
Hand soap: Basic, usually with a pH around 9-10.
Milk: Slightly acidic, with a pH around 6.5-6.7.
Coffee: Acidic, with a pH around 4.5-5.
Soda pop: Acidic, with a pH around 2.5-3.5.
Vomit: Acidic, due to stomach acid, typically around pH 2-3.
Battery acid: Strongly acidic, with a pH around 0-1.
Orange juice: Acidic, with a pH around 3-4.
Water: Neutral, with a pH of 7.
Step 3: Assigning Solutions to Categories
Using the classifications from Step 2, we can assign each solution to the appropriate category:
Acid: Soda pop, vomit, battery acid, orange juice, coffee, milk