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Acid and Alkali

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what is an acid?

a)

A pH lower then 7

b)

A pH higher then 7

c)

A pH of 7 (neutral)

2.

What is an alkali?

a)

A pH lower then 7

b)

A pH higher then 7

c)

A pH of 7 (neutral)

3.

What happens when an alkali and acid is mixed together?

a)

They become neutral if an acid and alkali is added equally

b)

They explode as soon as they've touch each other

c)

They have shown no reaction

d)

The color changes to blue when mixed for a short time

4.

Lemons are sour because it has...

a)

Citric acid

b)

Malic acid

c)

Fumaric acid

d)

Tartaric acid

5.

Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali

a)

True

b)

False

6.

When an alkali or acid is spilled, you should...

a)

Wipe the area with cloth quickly

b)

Ignore it

c)

Cover the area with an item

d)

Quickly wash the area with lots of water

7.

Which food(s) contains acid?

a)

Lemon

b)

Lime

c)

Cola

d)

None of the above

8.
What colour is universal indicator in a strong alkali?
a)
Green
b)
Orange
c)
Purple
d)
Red
9.
What colour is universal indicator in strong acid?
a)
Green
b)
Orange
c)
Purple
d)
Red
10.

Which pH level indicates a weak alkali?

a)

1-3

b)

4-6

c)

8-11

d)

12-14

11.

Reaction between acid and alkali producing salt and water:

a)

Combustion

b)

Neutralization

c)

Precipitation

d)

Decomposition

12.

What is the colour change observed with phenolphthalein when adding acid to alkali?

a)

pink --> colourless

b)

blue --> red

c)

orange --> pink

d)

green --> yellow

13.

Phenolphthalein has a pink color in a solution that has a pH of

a)

5

b)

11

c)

1

d)

7

14.

A substance that changes colour when mixed with an acid or base is a(n) ___.

a)

indicator

b)

neutraliser

c)

corrosive

d)

electricity

15.
What color does litmus paper turn in the presence of an acid?
a)
blue
b)
black
c)
green
d)
red