Acid and Alkalis Worksheet

Acids and Worksheet
Alkalis
1. A pH probe can be used to get an accurate reading from different liquids. An example of a pH
probe is shown below. Total marks: 65
A variety of solutions were tested and the results are shown in the table below. Put a  in the
correct box to show whether the solution was acidic, alkaline or neutral. (5+5+2)
Solution pH reading Acidic Alkaline Neutral
lemon juice 2.2
toothpaste 9.9
blood 7.4
pure water 7.0
tomato juice 4.4
Give a reason why using a pH probe is a better way of determining a solutions pH rather than using
a universal indicator.
Between each test, the probe should be dipped in pure water. Suggest a reason why.
What is an indicator?
Name 2 other indicators that could have been used.
2. A group of students decided to find out whether all metals behaved in the same way when placed
in acid.
A B C D
From the diagram above, state which test tube is showing the greatest reaction and give a reason
for your answer.
Which gas is released when metals react with acids?

Acids and
Alkalis
1. A group of pupils decide they want to test some household solutions to find out their pH. They
decide to use blackberries to make their indicator. They have the following equipment available to
them. (5)
beaker measuring cylinder mortar and pestle filter funnel
• What is an indicator?
• Describe how the pupils would make their blackberry indicator.
• After making the indicator, they tested it on a range of household solutions, their results are
shown below.
Household Solution Colour Of Indicator Acid, Alkali Or Neutral

vinegar bright pink
baking soda dark green
Complete the table to state whether the solution was an acid, alkali or neutral solution.
• Indigestion tablets neutralise acid in the stomach. What does this tell you about indigestion
tablets?
Word Search
Find the hazardous substances using green and the non-hazardous substances using blue. (7+8)
battery
d h acid
c ableach
e l b k t r l g s o e
i e a w e u h l e y o t a v x
drain cleaner milk
c o t e s u s i h f l i t t a
a e s o e e c m b s h h y i r toilet cleaner
y o i u w o e s o m s e s e a
toothpaste
r e n a e l c t e l i o t o h
e n d r f s l a m t r s i t a vinegar
t l n y r n m m e o a i n a e
t d s l t a e h n p g d o t s
a t i e i b u u h s e e s a r
b o e r n o r t a w n a d a i
s b d i t s o r s n i n u w a
i o v s a o a f t t v s f s k
j o e c t y a n t h e a m e h
Name 2 acids you can eat or drink:
r e n a e l c n i a r d r d i
Name 2 foods that can be used to make indicators:
Name 2 acids used in science lessons:
Name 2 household alkalis:

Complete the Following (4+2)
metal + acid + hydrogen
copper + hydrochloric acid + hydrogen
magnesium + sulfuric acid + hydrogen
lead + lead nitrate + hydrogen
Safety
In the boxes below, draw and label 2 hazard symbols that you might see on a bottle of acid.
Acid and Alkalis
True or False? (5+4+5)
• Water has a pH of 7.
• Strong acids have a pH of 5 or 6.
• Alkalis have a pH of 8-14.
• Alkalis turn universal indicators red.
• Acids turn universal indicator red.
Neutralisation
Number the sentences in the correct order to describe how to make copper sulfate crystals using an
insoluble base.
Add a few drops of universal indicator to the acid and record its colour.
Add the crushed tablet to the acid and stir well.
Measure out 25cm3 of hydrochloric into a measuring cylinder and pour into a beaker.
When the indigestion tablet has dissolved, record the pH of the solution.
pH
Label the parts A, B and C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
A B C
Acids and Alkalis
Anagrams (3+5+5)
Below are the names of 3 well known acids. Rearrange the letters to name them.
trinic ciad
slfruciu ciad
drochycholir ciad
Indigestion Tablets
A group of students wanted to find out whether adding an indigestion tablet to acid had any effect on
the pH of the solution. Number the sentences to put the method in the correct order.
Add a few drops of universal indicator to the acid and record its colour.
Add the crushed tablet to the acid and stir well.
Measure out 25cm3 of hydrochloric into a measuring cylinder and pour into a beaker.
When the indigestion tablet has dissolved, record the pH of the solution.
Take 1 indigestion tablet and crush it into small pieces.
Indicators
Complete the table below to show whether the household substance is an acid, alkali or neutral solution.
Household substance Colour in universal indicator Acid, alkali or neutral?
bleach purple
tomato juice yellow
drain cleaner dark purple
soap bottle green
stomach acid red

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Name 2 other indicators that could have been used.

Which gas is released when metals react with acids?

beaker measuring cylinder mortar and pestle filter funnel

• Describe how the pupils would make their blackberry indicator.

Household Solution Colour Of Indicator Acid, Alkali Or Neutral

Name 2 foods that can be used to make indicators:

Name 2 acids used in science lessons:

Name 2 household alkalis:

metal + acid + hydrogen

copper + hydrochloric acid + hydrogen

magnesium + sulfuric acid + hydrogen

lead + lead nitrate + hydrogen

• Strong acids have a pH of 5 or 6.

• Alkalis have a pH of 8-14.

• Alkalis turn universal indicators red.

• Acids turn universal indicator red.

Add the crushed tablet to the acid and stir well.

Add the crushed tablet to the acid and stir well.

Take 1 indigestion tablet and crush it into small pieces.

Household substance Colour in universal indicator Acid, alkali or neutral?

tomato juice yellow

drain cleaner dark purple

soap bottle green

stomach acid red

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