Form 2 Science Unit 5.

5 : Acid and Alkali

Properties of Acid
Method
A little acetic acid (vinegar) is tasted.

Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
A few drops of concentrated nitric acid is released onto the filter
paper.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
Hydrochloric acid is tested with the blue and red litmus papers.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
A piece of magnesium strip is added to the dilute hydrochloric acid
in the test tube. The gas released is tested using a burning wooden
splinter.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
A few pieces of calcium carbonate is added to the dilute
hydrochloric acid in the test tube.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
The dilute hydrochloric acid is tested using the pH indicator paper.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Form 2 Science Unit 5.5 : Acid and Alkali

Properties of Alkali
Method
A small amount of dilute sodium
hydroxide solution is felt with the
fingers.

Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
A few drops of concentrated potassium hydroxide are released
onto the filter paper.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
Dilute sodium hydroxide is tested with blue and red litmus paper.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
Ammonium chloride is added to the sodium hydroxide solution
and the mixture is heated. The gas released is tested using a glass
rod that has been dipped in concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Method
Dilute sodium hydroxide is tested with pH indicator paper.
Observation
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Conclusion
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Form 2 Science Unit 5.5 : Acid and Alkali

Uses of Acids in Daily Life
Substance

Uses

Acetic acid
Ascorbic acid
Benzoic acid
Boric acid
Citric acid
Formic acid

Nitric acid
Phosphoric
acid
Sulphuric acid

Tartaric acid

Uses of Alkalis in Daily Life

Substance

Uses

Ammonia

Calcium
hydroxide

Magnesium
hydroxide
Potassium
hydroxide

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Form 2 Science Unit 5.5 : Acid and Alkali

Sodium
hydroxide

Complete the table below :Colour in solutions

Indicator
Acid

Neutral

Alkali

Litmus paper
Phenolphthalein
Methyl orange
Universal indicator

Applications of Neutralisation Explain the following applications.

1.

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5.

Hair shampoo
Hair shampoo contains ___________________________. This can be neutralized by the
__________________________ in ____________________________________________. This way, the ___________
can be kept clean from the ______________________________________.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste contains _________________________________________________ that helps to neutralize
the ______________ released by _______________________ in ______________________. Regular brushing
of the teeth can prevent the acid from _______________________________ the _______________________.
Calamine solution
Calamine lotion contains ______________ used to neutralize the __________________________________
Injected to the _______________ by a ____________ or __________________. Rubbing the ______________
with lotion will _______________________________________________.
Vinegar
Vinegar is an ___________________________________. It is used to ____________________________________
of _____________________________________________________.
Antacids
Antacids such as __________________________________________ ( ____________________________________ )
or pills containing ___________________________________________ help to relieve ____________________
________________________. Too much ______________ in the stomach is neutralized by the
__________________________________ of antacids.

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