2) Aim:To study the properties of acids and bases (HCl and NaOH) by 

their reaction with:

 Litmus solution (blue/Red)

 Zinc metal
 Solid sodium carbonate

Materials Required
Test tubes, test tube stand, test tube holder, cork, droppers, beaker, litmus (red
and blue), Zn metal granules, solid sodium carbonate, dil. HCl.

Procedure And Observation Table:

1.

Result

1. HCI turns blue litmus red.

 2. It releases H2 gas on reaction with Zn metal.
3. It liberates C02 gas on reaction with Na2C03.

Precautions

1. HCI is corrosive, therefore, handle it with care.

2. Use small quantities of chemicals.
3. A fine jet should be taken for burning hydrogen.
4. Use clean zinc metal, otherwise the reaction will occur very slowly.
5. Wash your hands properly with soap after the experiment.

Aim

(b) To study the properties of bases(NaOH) by their reaction with

1. Litmus solution(Blue/Red)
2. Zinc metal(Zn)
3. Solid sodium carbonate(Na2CO3)

Materials Required
Dil. NaOH, test tubes, test tube holder, test tube stand, red and blue litmus
solutions, zinc metal, sodium carbonate and droppers.
Procedure And Observation Table:

Result
 1. NaOH turns red litmus blue.
2. On reaction with Zn metal, it releases H2
3. It does not react with Na2COg.

Precautions

1. Handle NaOH with care.

2. Use small quantities of chemicals.
3. A fine jet should be taken for burning hydrogen.
4. Zn granules should be clean.
5. Wash your hands properly after completing experiment.