Line up the solutions in order of pH.
Acidic ------------------neutral-------------------Basic
pH 1
pH 7
pH 14
Lemon Juice (pH 2.3)
Vinegar (pH 2.9)
Mouthwash (pH 6)
Water (pH 7)
Baking Soda (pH 8.4)
Detergent (pH 9.8)
Windex (pH 11)
Bleach (pH 13)
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Any substance, which when dissolved in
water, tends to increase the amount of H+
HCl  H+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)
Properties:
-corrosive, burns your skin
-pH less than 7
-sour taste
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Any substance, which when dissolved in
water, tends to increase the amount of OH-
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NaOH (s) Na+ (aq) + OH-
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Properties:
 Corrosive, burns your skin
 pH greater than 7
 Soapy feel
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A form of pollution
Has pH lower than 5.6
Can damage plants, animals, soil, water,
building materials and people
Scientists have discovered that air pollution
from the burning of fossil fuels is the major
cause of acid rain
Can be transported over long distances
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Natural resources, including coal, fuel oil, and
natural gas
Created from the remains of dead animal and
plant life that lived up to 300 million years
ago. Found in deposits beneath the earth
Over 85% of our energy demands are met by
the combustion of fossil fuels.
Power our cars, buses, airplanes, produces
heat, light, tv, electricity
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Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide
Forms high in the clouds when reacts with
water, oxygen, oxidants
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Write 4-6 sentences
 How do acids and bases affect your everyday life?
 When do you find yourself using/interacting with
them?
 What is acid rain?
 How does acid rain affect our environment?