Science

Ch -4 (Separation of substances)
A. Fill in the blanks:
1. Acids which are present in plants and animals are called ___________.
2. Acids turns the colour of blue litmus paper to ___________.
3. Bases taste ___________ and have a ___________ feel.
4. The products of neutralisation reaction are ___________ and ___________.
5. Sodium acetate (CH3COONa) is a basic salt formed by the reaction of ___________
and ___________.
6. Salts of nitric acid (HNO3) are named as ___________.

B. Match the following:

1. Lemon juice (a) Oxalic acid

2. Tamarind (b) Lactic acid
3. Vinegar (c) Citric acid
4. Red ants (d) Acetic acid
5. Sour milk (e) Tartaric acid
6. Guava (f) Formic acid

D. Answer the following questions in brief.

1. What are mineral acids?

2. Give two examples each of mineral acids and organic acids.
3. Name any two substances that can be used as indicators.
4. Write the meaning of the term ‘neutralisation reaction.
5. Give any two properties of salts.
6. Classify the following salts as neutral, acidic or basic. Also, write their names.
(a) Na3PO4 (b) K2CO3 (c) NH4NO3

E. Answer the following questions.

1. All alkalies are bases but all bases are not alkalies. Justify this statement.
2. Suggest an activity that can help one to decide whether a given solution is acidic or
basic in nature.
3. Write chemical equations for the following reactions:

4. State the difference between neutral, acidic and basic salts. Give one example of each.
5. Describe an activity to show that solutions of salts, in water, can conduct electricity.

C. Tick the correct option: