Acids and Alkalis

What is a base that can dissolve in water called?

• Acid

• Solvent

• Alkali

• Solution

Which of the following is NOT a strong acid?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Citric acid

• Nitric acid

What should you do if a dilute acid spills on your skin?

• Leave it to dry

• Wash off with plenty of water

• Apply a cream

• Cover it with a bandage

What are concentrated acids labeled with to show they are corrosive?

• A hazard symbol

• Nothing

• A safety symbol

• The word warning

What taste do acids have?

• Salty

• Sweet

• Sour

• Bitter

Which acid is found in vinegar?

• Ethanoic acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Citric acid

• Sulfuric acid

What can concentrated acids do to metals?

• Melt them

• Polish them

• Attack them

• Nothing

What is the correct action if concentrated acid spills on your skin?

• Wash with oil

• Ignore it

• Wash off with plenty of water

• Apply a dry bandage

Which of the following is a use of weak acids?

• For welding metals

• In food

• In car batteries

• As a floor cleaner

What property do acids and bases have in common?

• They can neutralise each other

• They are both corrosive

• They are both safe to ingest

• They both taste sweet