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Acid and Alkali

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If indicator paper is red, the pH of the substance being tested is acidic.

a)

sometimes

b)

true

c)

false

d)

not at all

2.

An acid-alkali __________________ tells us whether we have an acid or a base.

a)

reaction

b)

mixture

c)

indicator

d)

molecule

3.

What can we use to show us that a chemical reaction is taking place?

a)

a speedometer

b)

an indicator

c)

a bowl of water

d)

a telescope

4.

You can determine the concentration of acids or alkali in a solution by using

a)

the pH scale

b)

a salt

c)

the periodic table of elements

d)

a particle accelerator

5.

Soap turns green in red cabbage indicator, so it is considered a(n)

a)

an acid

b)

an alkali

c)

neutral

d)

strong alkali

6.

If something contains a hydroxide ion, it most likely is considered to be......

a)

an acid

b)

an alkali

c)

neutral

d)

all of the above

7.

a liquid with a pH 10 is .............

a)

an acid

b)

an alkali

c)

neutral

d)

all of the above

8.

A substance that changes color when exposed to acid or alkali solutions is called a(n) _____________.

a)

salt

b)

indicator

c)

molecule

d)

ion

9.

Which item is not an acid?

a)

mustard

b)

lemon juice

c)

sugar

d)

tomato juice

10.

Why is water considered to be neutral?

a)

Because the concentration of hydrogen ions is more than the concentration of hydroxide ions

b)

Because the concentration of hydrogen ions is exactly equal to the concentration of hydroxide ions

c)

Because the concentration of hydrogen ions is less than the concentration of hydroxide ions

d)

Because water does not have any hydroxide ions

11.

What makes hydrangea flowers turn bluish-purple or pink?

a)

It there are a lot of worms in the soil.

b)

If the plant gets enough water.

c)

If the soil is acidic or basic.

d)

If the gardener added way too much fertilizer.

12.

In a Science Lab, this symbol represent _______

a)

corrosive

b)

explosion

c)

highly flammable

d)

toxic

13.

Alkali can often feel __________________

a)

fuzzy

b)

rough

c)

moldy

d)

slippery

14.

On the pH scale, where can you find strong acids and strong alkali?

a)

In the middle of the pH scale

b)

On the right side of the pH scale

c)

On the left side of the pH scale

d)

On either end of the pH scale

15.

What is a alkali?

a)

Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water

b)

Something that has a pH value greater than 7

c)

Something that has a pH value less than 7

d)

Any compound that increases the number of hydrogen ions when dissolved in water

16.

What does litmus paper do?

a)

creates a synthesis reaction

b)

determines the amount of hydroxide in a solution

c)

determines if a compound is metal or nonmetal

d)

determines if a solution is basic or acidic

17.

What does pH stand for?

a)

properties of hydrogen

b)

power of hydrogen

c)

properties of hydroxide

d)

power of hydroxide

18.

Which set of substances listed is correctly sequenced from most to least acidic?

a)

pH = 3, pH = 2, pH = 9

b)

pH = 7, pH = 8, pH = 9

c)

pH = 1, pH = 3, pH = 6

d)

pH = 8, pH = 10, pH = 14

19.

What is the other term of alkali?

a)

properties of hydrogen

b)

base

c)

basis

d)

bise

20.

What acid we can get from eating grapes?

a)

tartaric acid

b)

Vitamic C

c)

malic acid

d)

hydrochloric acid

21.

What is the main difference between acids and alkali?

a)

The way they react to chemical changes

b)

The taste

c)

the pH

d)

The way they react to physical changes

22.

Which best describes milk?

a)

slightly alkali

b)

strongly alkali

c)

slightly acidic

d)

strongly acidic

23.

When a certain number of hydrogen ions are mixed with the same number of hydroxide ions, _________________occurs.

a)

less acid

b)

more acid

c)

neutralisation

d)

blows up

24.

____________ acid in muscles during vigorous exercise.

a)

tartaric

b)

lactic

c)

malic

d)

hydrochloric

25.

Which chemical is a strong acid?

a)

Sodium hydroxide

b)

Sulfuric acid

c)

Calcium hydroxide

d)

Potassium hydroxide

26.

Which of these chemicals can be found in indigestion tablets?

a)

Hydrochloric acid

b)

Sodium hydroxide

c)

Sulfuric acid

d)

Calcium carbonate

27.

In Science Lab, this symbol represents ____________

a)

harmful

b)

corrosive

c)

highly flammable

d)

oxidising

28.

What is an ionic compound that forms when a metal atom or a positive radical replaces the hydrogen of an acid called?

a)

soap

b)

disinfectant

c)

salt

d)

all of the above

29.

In Science Lab, this symbol represents __________

a)

thermal safety

b)

don't touch

c)

open flame

d)

electrical risk

30.

Which has the most acidic pH?

a)

2.5

b)

3.5

c)

4.5

d)

5.5

31.

What acid we can get from eating apple?

a)

tartaric acid

b)

ascorbic acid

c)

malic acid

d)

citric acid

32.

In Science Lab, this symbol represents __________

a)

thermal safety

b)

electrical risks

c)

open flame

d)

explosive material

33.

These substances provide more oxygen which allows other material to burn more fiercely.

a)

harmful

b)

corrosive

c)

highly flammable

d)

oxidising

34.

These substances are similar to toxic substance, but less dangerous.

a)

harmful

b)

corrosive

c)

highly flammable

d)

oxidising

35.

In the Science Lab, this symbol represents ___________

a)

animal safety

b)

radioactive

c)

biohazard

d)

explosive material

36.

In Science Lab, this symbol represents __________

a)

keep eyes open

b)

use eye protection

c)

be aware of the hazardous substance and chemicals

d)

make observations