Year 9 Homework Acids and Bases Name: ________________________

Questions on Acids and Bases Due Date : _____________________

1. What is the taste of most acids?

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2. Give 3 natural sources of acids.

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3. What is the acid formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water? Where can you find this
acid?

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4. What happens when a metal like magnesium is placed in a test tube of acid? Which gas is
produced?

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5. Why do acids dangerous?

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6. All acids contain ______________ that will be released in solution to give the acidic properties.

7. Name the acids found in food and drinks.

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8. Name a strong acid: ______________________ and a weak acid: ______________________.

9. What are alkalis?

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10. What should you do when you have a spillage of acid or alkali on your skin?

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11. Name 4 common bases at home and give their uses.

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12. What is the meaning of neutralisation?

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13. Why do we use toothpaste for cleaning teeth?

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14. Which acid is found in our stomach? Which chemical can be taken to neutralise excess acid in
the stomach?

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15. Hydrangea appears in different colour in different soil.
Why?
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16. What is an Indicator?

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17. Give 3 natural indicators.

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18. Litmus paper is used to test for acid or base.

Blue litmus Red indicates the solution is ________________(acidic/alkali)

Red litmus Blue indicates the solution is ________________(acidic/alkali)

19. If a solution does not change the colour of the red litmus, what can you tell about this solution?

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20. Why is pH paper a better choice than litmus paper?

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21. What is the difference between a pH 1 and pH 5? Which pH stands for Neutral?

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