Question

Which of the unknown compounds were wrongly identified as acid, base or neutral?

Group of answer choices

Pure water and seawater should be identified as a neutral.

Soap solution and sour liquids should be identified as acids.

Bleach and seawater should be identified as bases.

Sour liquid and apple juice should both be identified as bases.

Answer 1

The compounds wrongly identified as acid, base, or neutral are pure water, seawater, soap solution, sour liquids, bleach, and apple juice.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the given compounds, the ones that were wrongly identified as acids, bases, or neutral are:

• Pure water and seawater: These should both be identified as neutral, as pure water has a pH of 7 and seawater is slightly basic with a pH higher than 7.
• Soap solution and sour liquids: Soap solution should be identified as a base, as it contains alkali compounds. Sour liquids, on the other hand, should be identified as acids, as their sour taste indicates acidity.
• Bleach: Bleach should also be identified as a base, as it contains sodium hypochlorite which has basic properties.
• Apple juice: Apple juice should be identified as an acid, not a base, as it contains citric acid which gives it a sour taste.