CW8 – Acids and Bases

Give two examples of acids and bases that 1. A solution with pH 7: neutral
are found in everyday life.

Acids

1. Lemon juice 2. A solution with a pH less than 7:

2. vinegar
basic
Bases

1. Baking soda

2. Ammonia

Give one example of an acid and a base that 3.solution with a pH greater than 7:
are found in the laboratory.

Acid: hydrochloric acid,

basic

Base: calcium carbonate

What is neutralisation? Neutralisation is a

What is an indicator? Indicators are
substances that change colour when they
are added to acidic or alkaline solutions.
chemical reaction where an acid and a
base react with each other
quantitatively. It is also written as
Neutralisation. The acid strength of the
reactant gives the pH of the neutralised
solution.

What colour is litmus indicator

in: 1. An acid: blue What substances are produced when an acid

2. A base: red
State whether each of the following are
described as acidic, basic or neutral.
reacts with a base? The reaction of an
acid with a base is called a
neutralization reaction. The products
of this reaction are a salt and water.
What substances are produced when an acid What substances are produced when an acid
reacts with a metal? the products are a reacts with a carbonate?carbon dioxide
salt and hydrogen. gas.

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