7.

1 Characteristics and Properties of Acid and Base

1. Define acid and alkali.

2. Name the ion responsible for

(a) Showing the acidic properties of an acidic solution

(b)Showing the alkaline properties of an alkaline solution

3. What is the meaning of

(a) Monoprotic acid?
(b)Diprotic acid?
4. State one example of monoprotic acid and diprotic acid.

5. What solvent enables a dry acid or base to show its properties?

6. State three chemical properties of an alkaline solution.

7. State two chemical properties of an alkaline solution.

8. Match the following acids and bases with their uses in the following
table.
Acids and bases: CH3COOH, CaO, Ca(OH)2, NH3, H2SO4, HNO3, NaOH
USES
To make vinegar
To make fertilizer
To make soap
To neutralize acidity in soil

ACID/BASES

9. Identify the chemicals A, B, C, D and gas E in the following reactions:

(a) H2SO4 + A CaSO4 + H2O + CO2

(b)Zn(OH)2 + 2B Zn (NO3)2 + 2H2O

(c) Zn + 2C ZnCl2 + H2

(d)D + NH4NO3 NaNO3 + H2O + E

heating

Answer:

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