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Acids Mini Quiz
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Question 1
On a scale ranging from 0 to 14, what number represents a perfectly neutral solution?
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, where 7 indicates neutrality, as it represents a solution like pure water with equal concentrations of H+ and OH- ions.
Question 2
Essential for preventing scurvy, what acid is chemically identical to Vitamin C?
The name "ascorbic acid" derives from "a-scorbic," meaning "no scurvy," reflecting its essential role in preventing the vitamin C deficiency disease historically afflicting sailors.
Question 3
Produced by fermenting ethanol, what acid gives vinegar its distinct sour taste and smell?
Acetic acid forms when acetic acid bacteria oxidize ethanol in alcoholic liquids like wine, a process that naturally preserves food through its antimicrobial properties.
Question 4
Derived from the Latin word for ant, what stinging acid do the insects spray for defense?
Formic acid, from Latin "formica" meaning ant, is synthesized by ants in their venom glands and sprayed to irritate predators' eyes and skin.