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Year 7 Acids and Alkalis

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What colour does litmus paper turn when added to an alkali?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Green

d)

Colourless

2.

What colour does litmus paper turn when added to an acid?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Green

d)

Colourless

3.

What other laboratory substance can you use to test if colourless substance is an acid or an alkali?

a)

Catalyst

b)

Salt

c)

Universal Indicator

d)

Water

4.

What happens to the pH of an acid during neutralisation?

a)

It stays the same

b)

It moves toward pH 1

c)

It moves towards pH 7

d)

It moves towards pH 14

5.

A wasp sting is alkali. Which substance would neutralise the sting?

a)

Vinegar

b)

Bleach

c)

Baking soda

d)

Distilled water

6.

Which substance is an acid?

a)

Water

b)

Bleach

c)

Orange juice

d)

Washing powder

7.

Which pH levels indicated a strong acid?

a)

1-3

b)

4-6

c)

8-11

d)

12-14

8.

Which pH level indicates a weak alkali?

a)

1-3

b)

4-6

c)

8-11

d)

12-14

9.

Which pH level indicates a weak acid?

a)

1-3

b)

4-6

c)

8-11

d)

12-14

10.

Which pH level indicates a strong alkali?

a)

1-3

b)

4-6

c)

8-11

d)

12-14

11.

Strong acids and alkalis are...

a)

Sour

b)

Sweet

c)

Corrosive/Caustic

d)

Burn litmus paper

12.
Pure water has a pH of 7. Pure water _______.
a)
is a base
b)
is a neutral substance
c)
could be either an acid or a base
d)
is an acid
13.
a)

PH scale

b)

pH ruler

c)

pH scale

d)

pH statistical tables

14.

What is the meaning of the above hazard warning symbol?

a)

Corrosive

b)

Explosive

c)

Toxic

d)

Radioactive

15.

Acid in our stomach:

a)

Hydrochloric acid

b)

Sulfuric acid

c)

Acetic acid

d)

Carbonic acid

16.

Which substance is alkali?

a)

Toothpaste

b)

Vinegar

c)

Lemon juice

d)

Soft drink

17.

Which substance is avid?

a)

Toothpaste

b)

Vinegar

c)

Soap

d)

Ammonia

18.

Reaction between acid and alkali producing salt and water:

a)

Combustion

b)

Neutralization

c)

Precipitation

d)

Decomposition

19.
A solution with a pH of 3.6 would be...
a)
Acid
b)
Base
c)
Neutral
d)
Acid and Base
20.
According to the pH range which substance is more acidic than lemon juice
a)
Hydrochloric acid
b)
cabbage
c)
milk