
Acids and Alkalis KS3
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Acids and Bases
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What are the
properties of acids
and alkalis?
What is
neutralisation?
What are
indicators?
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Acids
Acids produce hydrogen
ions, H+ when dissolved in aqueous solution (containing water) . For
example:
HCl(aq) → H+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
Acidic solutions have pH values less
than 7.
Alkalis
Alkalis form alkaline solutions in
water. Alkalis produce hydroxide
ions, OH- in aqueous solution. For
example:
NaOH(aq) → Na+(aq) + OH-(aq)
Alkaline solutions have pH values
greater than 7.
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5
6
Multiple Choice
Alkalis are sources of
hydrogen ions
hydroxide ions
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Multiple Choice
Acids taste
fishy
salty
sour
sweet
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Multiple Choice
The name of acid in lemon juice is
ethanoic
lemonic acid
citric acid
sulfuric acid
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Multiple Choice
Acids are sources of
hydrogen ions
hydroxide ions
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Multiple Choice
Which one of these is an acid?
salt water
oven cleaner
pure water
vinegar
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Multiple Choice
Which one of these is an alkali?
lemon juice
oven cleaner
sugar solution
vinegar
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Multiple Choice
Indigestion tablets always contain
acids
antacids
antibiotics
indicators
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a base?
citric acid
copper oxide
pure water
vinegar
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Multiple Choice
What is the hazard shown in this hazard sign?
Explosive
Corrosive
Irritant
High level Irritant
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Neutral solutions
A neutral solution is neither acidic,
nor alkaline. A neutral solution has
a pH value of 7.
Indicators and the pH scale
The pH scale measures the acidity
or alkalinity of a solution. The pH
of a solution can be measured
using a pH probe, or estimated
using universal indicator and a
colour chart.
Universal indicator is one
example of an acid-alkali
indicator. Indicators show
whether a solution is acidic,
neutral (pH 7) or alkaline.
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Multiple Choice
The colour of universal indicator in a substance that is very acidic is:
green
orange
purple
red
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Multiple Choice
The reaction between an acid and an alkali is
acidification
condensation
evaporation
neutralisation
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Multiple Choice
A solution of pH 3 is mixed with a solution of pH 9. The final pH could be
2
6
10
12
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Multiple Choice
An acid reacted with an alkali to form a salt and water. Which of these are the reactants?
acid and alkali
acid and salt
alkali and water
salt and wate
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Multiple Choice
A wasp sting has a pH of 10. You can treat a wasp sting with
water
toothpaste
vinegar
sodium hydroxide
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Multiple Choice
1-7
0-14
1-14
1-20
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Multiple Choice
Milk
Orange Juice
Water
Blood
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Multiple Choice
A solution with a pH of 3.6 would be an ...
Acid
Base
Neutral
Acid and Base
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Multiple Choice
A solution with a pH of 8.6 would be a...
Acid
Base
Neutral
Acid and Base
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Multiple Choice
Hydrochloric acid
cabbage
milk
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Multiple Choice
Bleach is a strong alkali, what is the pH level of bleach?
13
10.5
1
2
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Multiple Choice
Acid + Alkali --> Salt + Water
neutralization reaction
synthesis
decomposition
single displacement
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Multiple Choice
water & salt
water
salt
water & carbon
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Multiple Choice
Acid
Alkaline
Base
Buffer
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Multiple Choice
The pH of pure water is
1
5
7
11
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Multiple Choice
Base
Acid
Buffer
Water
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Indicators are used to determine whether a solution is acidic or
alkaline. Acids react with metals, bases and carbonates to produce
salts. Neutralisation is the reaction between an acid and a base.
Neutralisation
Bases that are soluble in water are called alkalis and they dissolve in
water to form alkaline solutions. For example:
copper oxide is a base, but it is not an alkali because it is insoluble
in water. Sodium hydroxide is a base, and it dissolves in water so it is
also an alkali.
A neutralisation reaction is a reaction between an acid and a base.
A salt and water are produced.
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Multiple Choice
The colour of litmus in sulfuric acid is:
blue
green
purple
red
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Multiple Choice
Universal indicator is added to a solution. The solution turns purple. The solution contains
citric acid
hydrochloric acid
sodium hydroxide solution
only water
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Multiple Choice
Nitric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide solution to form a salt and water. Which of the following is the correct word equation?
nitric acid + sodium hydroxide + water
nitric acid + sodium hydroxide --> sodium nitrate + water
salt + water --> nitric acid + sodium hydroxide
sodium nitrate + water --> nitric acid + sodium hydroxide
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Multiple Choice
Green
Orange
Purple
Red
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Multiple Choice
Green
Orange
Purple
Red
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Multiple Choice
Green
Orange
Purple
Red
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Multiple Choice
Strong acids and strong alkalis are.......
Able to turn blue litmus paper red
Corrosive
Sour
Sweet
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Multiple Choice
Acids taste _________________.
sour
spicy
sweet
bitter
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Multiple Choice
The image shows a PH scale. Which option indicates strong alkali?
a
b
c
d
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Multiple Choice
The image shows a PH scale. Which option indicates strong acid?
a
b
c
d
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Multiple Choice
The pH scale is a range from:
1-7
0-14
1-20
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Multiple Choice
What is the substance with a neutral pH of 7?
Milk
Water
Orange Juice
Blood
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Multiple Choice
Which substance is alkali?
Toothpaste
Lemon juice
Vinegar
Soft drink
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Multiple Choice
Which substance is acid?
Ammonia
Toothpaste
Vinegar
Soap
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Multiple Choice
Which pH levels indicated a strong acid?
1-3
4-6
8-11
12-14
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Multiple Choice
Alkalis feel...
Rough
Soapy
Granulated
Smooth
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following acids do we have in our stomach?
Ethanoic acid
Hydrochloric acid
Nitric acid
Sulphuric acid
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Fill in the Blanks
What is always made in a neutralisation reaction?
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Vomit, vinegar and lemon juice are all examples of...
acids
alkalis
neutral solutions
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Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word 'acid'?
Sour
Bitter
The ashes
burn
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Multiple Choice
What does this hazard symbol mean?
toxic
flammable
corrosive
explosive
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Multiple Choice
These acids originated from plants except:
Citric acid
Hydrochloric acid
Tartaric acid
Ascorbic acid
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Multiple Choice
A concentrated acid has _________ particles of acid per litre of water than a dilute acid
the same number of
more
less
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Multiple Choice
Where does the sour taste of vinegar comes from?
nitric acid
lactic acid
ethanoic acid
hydrochloric acid
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Multiple Choice
What is used to tell if a substance is acid, alkaline or neutral?
a thermometer
a balance
an indicator
paper
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Multiple Choice
These house hold items were made of ____________.
acids
alkalis
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Multiple Choice
Which litmus paper would you use to tell if a substance is acidic?
red
blue
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Multiple Choice
A purple colour when using universal indicator indicates the solution is _______________.
neutral
acidic
alkali
blackcurrant juice
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Multiple Choice
What is the pH of a neutral solution?
1
14
5
7
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Multiple Choice
What is the range of pH scale?
0 -14
1 - 14
1 - 6
12 - 14
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Multiple Choice
What type of reaction occurs when you react an acid with an alkali?
combustion
decomposition
no reaction
neutralisation
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Multiple Choice
An alkali is able to “cancel” out an acid. This process is also known as?
balancing
extraction
overcome
neutralisation
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Multiple Choice
What is the name for a soluble base?
acid
alkali
neutral solution
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Multiple Choice
In an experiment some pupils found that baking soda had a pH of about 9. Some people claim this substance can be used to treat bee stings. Bee stings must be
acidic
alkaline
neutral
life threatening
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Multiple Choice
Something that can dissolve in water is said to be...
insoluble
soluble
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Multiple Choice
Milk of magnesia is a medicine used to treat indigestion. Milk of magnesia is most likely to be
alkali
neutral
from a cow
acidic
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Multiple Choice
HCl, HNO3 and H2SO4 are all acids. What element do all acids contain?
oxygen
hydrogen
nitrogen
sulfur
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Multiple Choice
The image shows a PH scale. Which option indicates strong alkali?
a
b
c
d
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Multiple Choice
Acids can react with metals or with bases to make what?
salts
water
hydrogen
oxygen
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Multiple Choice
The image shows a PH scale. Which option indicates strong acid?
a
b
c
d
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Multiple Choice
Acid + Metal --> Salt + ?
water
oxygen
hydrogen
carbon dioxide
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Multiple Choice
What is the substance with a neutral pH of 7?
Milk
Water
Orange Juice
Blood
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Multiple Choice
Acid + Base --> Salt + ?
water
hydrogen
oxygen
carbon dioxide
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Fill in the Blanks
Both acids and alkalis are
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Multiple Choice
How would you remove an insoluble solid from a liquid?
distillation
chromatography
filtration
evaporation
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Multiple Choice
What pH range would you get for an acid?
0-6
7
7-14
2-10
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