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Acids and bases: knowledge check

1.1 Label this diagram of the pH scale using the words below to show the pH of:

(a) an acidic solution

(b) an alkaline solution

(c) a neutral solution.

acidic alkaline neutral

1.2 Use the words to complete the sentences. You do not have to use all the
words. You can use the words more than once.

acidic acidity alkaline alkalinity

conductivity neutral reactivity

(a) The pH scale measures the ___________________________ or

___________________________ of a solution.

(b) ___________________________ solutions have a pH less than 7.

(c) ___________________________ solutions have a pH of 7.

(d) ___________________________ solutions have a pH greater than 7.

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1.3 Use the words to complete the sentences. You do not have to use all the
words. You can use the words more than once.

hydrochloric acid hydrogen

sodium hydroxide solution sulfuric acid

(a) Three acids commonly found in school laboratories are

___________________________, nitric acid and ___________________________.

(b) An alkali commonly found in school laboratories is

___________________________.

(c) ___________________________ ions are present in all acidic solutions.

1.4 Use the words to complete the sentences. You do not have to use all the
words. You can use the words more than once.

carbon dioxide metal salt water

These general equations represent some methods used to make salts:

(a) acid + metal → ___________________________ + hydrogen

(b) acid + metal oxide → salt + ___________________________

(c) acid + metal hydroxide → salt + ___________________________

(d) acid + metal carbonate → salt + ___________________________ +

___________________________

1.5 Use the words to complete the sentences. You do not have to use all the
words. You can use the words more than once.

common salt laundry detergent lemon juice water

(a) Two everyday acids you might find in your home are vinegar and

___________________________.

(b) Two everyday bases you might find in your home are

___________________________ and baking soda.

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Acids and bases: test myself

2.1 What is an indicator?

An indicator is a substance that changes ___________________________

depending on the ___________________________ of the solution.

2.2 What colour is universal indicator in an acidic solution, an alkaline solution and
a neutral solution?

(a) Universal indicator is ___________________________ in an acidic solution.

(b) Universal indicator is ___________________________ in an alkaline solution.

(c) Universal indicator is ___________________________ in a neutral solution.

2.3 What colour is universal indicator in a solution with a pH of 1?

Universal indicator is ___________________________ in a solution with a pH of 1.

2.4 What colour is the indicator litmus in acidic and alkaline solutions?

Litmus indicator solution turns ___________________________ in acidic solutions

and ___________________________ in alkaline solutions.

2.5 What is a base? Give an example.

A base is any substance that ___________________________ with an acid to form

a ___________________________ and ___________________________. For example,

___________________________ is a base.

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2.6 What is an alkali? Give an example.

Alkalis are soluble ___________________________ and have a

___________________________ greater than 7. For example,

___________________________ is an alkali.

2.7 What type of reaction occurs when an acid reacts with an alkali?

A ___________________________ reaction occurs when an acid reacts with an

alkali.

2.8 What names are given to the types of salts formed in reactions with these
acids?

(a) Hydrochloric acid produces ___________________________.

(b) Sulfuric acid produces ___________________________.

(c) Nitric acid produces ___________________________.

2.9 Name the salt made when copper oxide reacts with sulfuric acid.

The salt made when copper oxide reacts with sulfuric acid is

___________________________.

2.10 Draw lines to link the name of the acid with its formula.

(a) hydrochloric acid H2SO4

(b) sulfuric acid HNO3

(c) nitric acid HCl

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Acids and bases: feeling confident?

3.1 Write word equations for the following reactions.

(a) Hydrochloric acid reacting with sodium hydroxide:

hydrochloric ___________________________ + ___________________________

hydroxide → sodium chloride + water

(b) Sulfuric acid reacting with sodium hydroxide:

___________________________ acid + sodium hydroxide → sodium

___________________________ + ___________________________

(c) Nitric acid reacting with sodium hydroxide:

nitric acid + ____________________________ ____________________________ →

sodium ___________________________ + water

3.2 Write balanced symbol equations for the reactions in question 3.1. Use the
formulas given and add numbers to complete and balance the equations.

HCl H2O H2SO4 HNO3 NaCl

NaNO3 NaOH Na2SO4

(a) Hydrochloric acid reacting with sodium hydroxide:

(b) Sulfuric acid reacting with sodium hydroxide:

(c) Nitric acid reacting with sodium hydroxide:

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Acids and bases: what do I understand?

Think about your answers and confidence level for each mini-topic. Decide whether
you understand it well, are unsure or need more help. Tick the appropriate column.

I understand I think I I need more

Mini-topic
this well understand this help

I can describe the pH scale.

I know the pH of acidic and

alkaline solutions.
I can name common acids
and alkalis.
I can write general word
equations for reactions of an
acid with a:
• metal
• metal oxide
• metal hydroxide
• metal carbonate.
I can write chemical formulas
for common laboratory acids.
I can name types of salt
produced by reactions with:
• hydrochloric acid
• sulfuric acid
• nitric acid.
I can use universal and litmus
indicators to identify acidic,
alkaline and neutral solutions.
I understand I think I I need more
Feeling confident? topics
this well understand this help
I can write word equations for
reactions between an acid
and a:
• metal
• metal oxide
• metal hydroxide
• metal carbonate.
I can write symbol equations
for reactions between an
acid and a:
• metal
• metal oxide
• metal hydroxide
• metal carbonate.

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