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Topic: Acid and Alkalis
PAPER A
Q1. Choose the correct answer.
I. According to the pH range, which substance is more acidic than lemon juice?
a) Hydrochloric acid.
b) Cabbage.
c) Milk.
d) Water.
II. What is the pH level of bleach?
a) Acidic
b) Neutral
c) Alkaline
d) Basic
III. What happens when an acid reacts with an alkali?
a) They neutralise each other and form a gas
b) They neutralise each other and release heat
c) They neutralise each other and produce water and salt
d) They neutralise each other and change colour
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IV. Which of the following substances contain an acid among the following options?
a) Vinegar and citruses
b) Toilet cleaners and battery acids
c) Lemon juice and potato
d) All of the above
V. In an alkaline solution, what color does Universal Indicator typically display?
a) Purple
b) Yellow
c) Blue
d) Red
2. Answer the given questions below.
Which set of pH values listed below is correctly sequenced from most acidic to
least acidic? Justify your answer.
Justification:
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3. Identify the true and false statements.
a) Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid. ( )
b) A bee sting is a strong alkali. ( )
c) Acids turn litmus paper red. ( )
d) Alkalis have a pH greater than 7. ( )
e) Acids and alkalis react to form water and carbon dioxide gas. ( )
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PAPER- B
Q1. Give a scientific reason for the following statements.
a. Hydrangea is a plant that can be used as an indicator.
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b. Many household cleaners used on metals, floors, and ovens must be handled with great
care.
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c. Wine turns sour when exposed to oxygen.
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d. Farmers spread lime on the fields after acid rain.
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e. Baking powder, when mixed with water, produces bubbles and gives rise to cakes.
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f. Water is neutral in nature.
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Q2. Read the following passage and answer the following questions.
Acids and Alkalis in Daily Life
Acids and alkalis play essential roles in our daily lives, often without us realizing it. Take
citrus fruits like oranges and lemons; their tangy taste is due to citric acid, a natural acid.
When you mix lemon juice with baking soda, which is an alkali, you observe fizzing - a
chemical reaction producing carbon dioxide gas. Vinegar, another acid found in many
households, is often used in cooking and pickling. On the contrary, soap is an example of
an alkali, and it helps in cleaning by reacting with grease and oils. In our kitchen, we
encounter both acids and alkalis regularly. Consider tomatoes (acidic) and baking powder
(alkali) in the preparation of pancakes. The batter undergoes a chemical reaction, creating
a light and fluffy texture.
Questions
a) What gives citrus fruits their tangy taste?
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b) Explain the fizzing reaction when lemon juice is mixed with baking soda.
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c) Provide an example of an acid used in cooking and its purpose.
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d)How does soap, an alkali, assist in cleaning?
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e) What is the role of tomatoes and baking powder in the preparation of the pancakes?
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Q3. Ahmed is a 12-year-old student who loves eating spicy and oily foods. Recently, Alex has
been experiencing stomach pain and discomfort after meals. Concerned about these
symptoms, Alex's parents decide to consult a doctor, who recommends the use of antacids
to relieve the indigestion.
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a. What is the common ingredient found in antacids?
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a. How do antacids help in relieving symptoms of indigestion?
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Q3. i. Use the given pH scale and complete the table given
below.
Substances Type of substance Strong or weak
Stomach acid
Blood
ii. Why is the universal indicator more useful than litmus paper?
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iii. How does adding water affect the pH of acid and alkali solutions?
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4. Sara experimented in science class to make a neutral solution. She took a beaker with
hydrochloric acid, pH 1, and added sodium hydroxide, pH 14(caustic soda). After
neutralization, the solution formed was sodium chloride, pH 7.
a) What colour does the Universal indicator show when the solution is neutral?
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b) Explain the term Neutralization and give one example from your daily life.
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Example:
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5. Write down the names of hazardous symbols and their meaning.
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