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Acids and Alkalis

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A substance that is 3 on the pH scale would be a(n):

a)

acid

b)

alkali

c)

neutral

d)

solute

2.

Which one of the following is an example of an alkali?

a)
orange juice
b)
dish soap
c)
vinegar
d)
lemons
3.
A substance that changes color when mixed with an acid or base is a(n) ___.
a)
indicator
b)
neutralizer
c)
corrosive
d)
electricity
4.
Since some acids seemingly "eat away" certain substances, acids are ____.
a)
bitter
b)
sliipery
c)
corrosive
d)
weak
5.
What color does litmus paper turn in the presence of an acid?
a)
blue
b)
black
c)
green
d)
red
6.

Alkalis are located where on the pH scale?

a)
any number can be a base
b)
below 7
c)
above 7
d)
number 7 is a base
7.
Bleach and oven cleaner are:
a)
strong acids
b)
weak acids
c)
strong bases
d)
weak bases
8.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an acid?
a)
sour taste
b)
corrosive
c)
it feels slippery
d)
it can burn the skin
9.
At what location on the pH scale can you find acids?
a)
number 7 on the pH scale is acidic
b)
below 7
c)
above 7
d)
you can find acids all throughout the scale
10.
A substance that is a 10 on the pH scale would be a(n) ____.
a)
acid
b)
neutral
c)

alkali

d)
indicator
11.
Which of the following is neutral?
a)
milk
b)
eggs
c)
gummy worms
d)
pure water
12.

Taste bitter

a)

acids

b)

alkalis

c)

neutral

d)

pH paper

13.

Taste sour

a)

acids

b)

bases

c)

neutral

d)

pH scale

14.

According to the pH scale, which item is more acidic than lemons?

a)

battery

b)

vinegar

c)

milk

d)

blood

15.

According to the pH scale, which item is a stronger alkali than soap?

a)

baking soda

b)

ammonia solution

c)

tomato

d)

bleach