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SAQ #4 in
CHEM 151-A

PROPERTIES OF MATTER

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Date: ______________
I. ACID, BASE AND NEUTRAL
Instruction: Supply the missing information of the following
substances Acid, base, pH value substances Acid, base, pH value
neutral neutral
1. citrus fruits Acid 2.3-3.6 6.vinegar Acid 2-3
2. saliva Base 6.2-7.6 7.human blood Base 7.35-7.45
3. coke Acid 2.6-2.7 8. rain water Acid 5.0-5.5
4. tonic water Neutral 7 9. antacid tablet Base 10
5.cows milk Acid 6.7-6.9 10. sweat Neutral 4.5-7.0

II. DIRECTION:
Classify the following substance/material whether PURE SUBSTANCE or MIXTURE. If the
substance is PURE, identify whether ELEMENT or COMPOUND. If the substance is MIXTURE,
identify whether SOLUTION, COLLOID, SUSPENSION. Put X on the appropriate column.
Pure substance Mixture
Substances/materials Element Compound solution colloid suspension
1. Copper wire x
2. Mineral water x
3. Acetone x
4. Human blood x
5. Tonic water x
6. Sterling silver x
7. Saliva x
8. Aspirin x
9. Cow’s milk x
10. Gelatin x
11. Uncooked starch x
12. Alum x
13. Sulfur powder x
14. Charcoal x
15. Carbonated drink x
16. Urine x
17. Rubbing alcohol x
18. Liquid nitrogen x
19. Dry ice x
20. NaOH x