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Acid Bases & Indicators

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Give an example of an indicator used to test for acids.

a)

Litmus paper

b)

Universal indicator

c)

Bromothymol blue

d)

Phenolphthalein

2.

How does an indicator change color in the presence of an acid?

a)

Due to a change in pH level

b)

Through exposure to sunlight

c)

As a result of increased pressure

d)

Due to a change in temperature

3.

What color does an indicator turn in the presence of a base?

a)

green

b)

red

c)

blue

d)

yellow

4.

Explain how indicators help in distinguishing between acids and bases.

a)

Indicators help in distinguishing between acids and bases by changing color based on the pH of the solution they are added to.

b)

Indicators help in distinguishing between acids and bases by creating a magnetic field

c)

Indicators help in distinguishing between acids and bases by producing a foul odor

d)

Indicators help in distinguishing between acids and bases by emitting a distinct sound

5.

Why is it important to use indicators when dealing with acids and bases?

a)

To increase the pH of the solution

b)

To determine acidity/basicity of a solution.

c)

To confuse the experimenter

d)

To add flavor to the solution

6.

Describe the process of using an indicator to test for the presence of an acid.

a)

Add indicator to the substance being tested, observe color change

b)

Heat the substance and observe the reaction

c)

Shake vigorously and listen for a sound

d)

Mix with water and observe the fizzing

7.

Can the same indicator be used to test for both acids and bases? Why or why not?

a)

Yes

b)

Sometimes

c)

It depends

d)

No

8.

What are some common indicators used in chemistry experiments?

a)

Litmus paper, phenolphthalein, methyl orange, bromothymol blue, universal indicator

b)

colorimeter

c)

pipette

d)

pH paper

e)

titration paper

9.

How do indicators contribute to our understanding of the properties of acids and bases?

a)

Indicators provide taste tests to determine if a substance is acidic or basic.

b)

By changing color in response to the presence of acids or bases, indicators help us visually identify the properties of substances as acidic or basic.

c)

Indicators release heat when in contact with acids or bases.

d)

Indicators contribute by emitting sounds when exposed to acids or bases.

10.

A child got stung by a bee. Some of the Elders suggest to add Baking Soda or Lemon Juice. Which one do you think is Appropriate ?

a)

Lemon Juice

b)

Water

c)

Baking Soda

d)

None of the Above