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On the standard pH scale, an acidic solution generally has a pH below what number?

Answer: 7

Bonus fact: A pH of 7 is neutral at ordinary laboratory conditions; lower values are acidic.

Which acid gives ordinary vinegar most of its characteristic sourness?

Answer: Acetic acid

Bonus fact: Vinegar is a dilute solution containing acetic acid.

In Brønsted-Lowry acid-base theory, an acid is defined as a substance that donates what?

Answer: A proton

Bonus fact: In this theory, a proton is a hydrogen ion, H+.

Which type of alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient in beer, wine, and spirits?

Answer: Ethanol

Bonus fact: Ethanol is produced when yeast ferments sugars.

Which alcohol is commonly used as the main ingredient in rubbing alcohol?

Answer: Isopropyl alcohol

Bonus fact: Rubbing alcohol commonly contains isopropyl alcohol diluted with water.

Which toxic alcohol can cause blindness and severe poisoning if swallowed?

Answer: Methanol

Bonus fact: Methanol is metabolized into highly toxic compounds including formic acid.

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