ASSIGNMENT CHEMISTRY CHAPTER 1

ACID, BASES AND SALTS

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1. What is acid? Give 2 example of strong acids and weak acid!

2. What is alkaline? Give 2 example of strong alkaline and weak alkaline!
3. Explain the terms ‘concentration’ and ‘strength’ as applied to acids!
4. Explain what part water plays in the acidity of a solution!
5. Alongside the names of various chemicals below are shown their respective pH values in
aqueous solution.
Potassium hydroxide pH 13
Hydrogen bromide pH 2
Calcium hydroxide pH 11
Sodium chloride pH 7
Hydrogen chloride pH 2
Magnesium hydroxide pH 10
Citric acid pH 4
6. Which of the substances is/are:
a. a strong acid?
b. a weak acid?
c. a strong alkali?
d. a weak alkali?
e. a neutral substance?
7. In each case write a chemical equation to show the molecules/ions present in solution.