Acids and Alkalis

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B. Multiple-choice (4 marks)
each question.
Choose the correct answer for

acids is strong
acid?
1. Which of the following

A. Carbonic acid

B. Citric acid

C. Ethanoic acid
concentrated sodium
for diluting
D. Nitric acid

is NOT a roper procedure

2. Which of the following
hydroxide solution?
into it.
Add a large amount of water
A.
ventilated area.
the dilution in a well
B. Carry out
Stir the solution slowly during dilution. A
C.

Wear safety goggles

and protective gloves.
piece of cloth seriously?
D.

chemicals can
corrodea
3. Which of the following

(1) Calcium chloride

(2) Hydrochloric acid
(3) Potassium hydroxide
B. (3) only
A. (1) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
C. (2) and (3) only

acidic or alkaline vapour from strong acids or

4. What are the health hazards of inhaling the
alkalis?

(1) Acidic or alkaline vapour can cause unconsciousness.

(2) Acidic or alkaline vapour can cause upset stomachs.
(3) Acidic or alkaline vapour can irritate and corrode our respiratory tract, skin and eyes.
A. (2) only B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only D. (1), (2) and (3)

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Acids and Alkalis

3. Mary is handling concentrated sulphuric acid in a laboratory.

fume cupboard

E xe r c i s e
(a)
Sectional
Write TWO safety precautions that Mary has taken. (2 marks)
She

(b)
Lomes out Experine.t fame
Mary is going to dilute the acid. She is advised not to add water
directly.
to the concentrated acid
E xe r c i s e
(i) Explain why it is dangerous to
acid.

A luge amount
add
water to a beaker of concentrated sulphuric
(1 mark) Integrated
S mired with mate . The Snluton
orner
may Splash but
Suggest a Correct method for diluting concentrated sulphuric acid. (2 marks)
We shad add g

Spel ing

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(c) If Mary's clothing is
accidentally splashed with the acid, what emergency treatment
should she do?
(1 mark)
She shale Cheefullo

Total Score 50