Let’s solve this crossword puzzle step by step, using the clues and basic acid-base chemistry knowledge.
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Across Clues:
[2] A(n) ___ solution has more hydronium than hydroxide
→ That’s an
acidic solution. (Acids have more H₃O⁺ than OH⁻)
[5] A(n) ___ solution has more hydroxide than hydronium
→ That’s a
basic (or alkaline) solution.
[7] Highest pH possible
→ pH scale goes from 0 to 14. Highest is
14.
[8] OH-
→ This is the
hydroxide ion.
[10] Acids turn blue indicator paper ___
→ Blue litmus turns
red in acid.
[11] Method to determine concentration of a solution
→ That’s
titration.
[12] Bases turn red indicator paper ___
→ Red litmus turns
blue in base.
[14] Brønsted-Lowry definition says that acids ___ H+
→ Acids
donate protons (H⁺).
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Down Clues:
[1] Measured in moles per liter
→ That’s
molarity.
[3] The result of the acid donating its proton is the ___ base
→ After donating H⁺, acid becomes its
conjugate base.
[4] Lowest pH possible
→ pH scale starts at
0.
[6] A pH of 2 is ___ acidic than a pH of 6
→ Lower pH = more acidic →
more
[9] Reaction between an acid and base resulting in a salt and a water
→ That’s
neutralization.
[13] Brønsted-Lowry definition says that bases ___ H+
→ Bases
accept protons (H⁺).
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Now let’s fill them into the grid logically (though we don’t need to draw it — just match answers to clues):
Across:
- [2] ACIDIC
- [5] BASIC
- [7] 14
- [8] HYDROXIDE
- [10] RED
- [11] TITRATION
- [12] BLUE
- [14] DONATE
Down:
- [1] MOLARITY
- [3] CONJUGATE
- [4] 0
- [6] MORE
- [9] NEUTRALIZATION
- [13] ACCEPT
All answers fit standard acid-base terminology and match the clue lengths (we can assume the grid fits these word lengths based on typical puzzles).
Final Answer:
Across:
[2] ACIDIC
[5] BASIC
[7] 14
[8] HYDROXIDE
[10] RED
[11] TITRATION
[12] BLUE
[14] DONATE
Down:
[1] MOLARITY
[3] CONJUGATE
[4] 0
[6] MORE
[9] NEUTRALIZATION
[13] ACCEPT
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of acid bases and salts worksheet crosswords.