INDIAN SCHOOL SALALAH
SCIENCE WORKSHEET
` ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
CLASS: 7
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1. Formic acid is the acid found in the sting of ants.
indicator
[Link] substance that changes its colour in acidic and basic medium........
red
3. Bases change the colour of ....................litmus blue
to.......................
4. Spinach contain oxalic acid.
Ammonium hydroxide
5. The base present in window cleaner is.............................................
acid
6. Salt is formed when an ................. base
reacts with a...................
pink
[Link] turns………. in basic solutions.
lichens
[Link] solution is prepared from ......................
9. Methyl orange is an indicator that turns red in acidic solution and yellow in
basic solution.
citric
10. The acid found in lemon is ……… acid.
Short answer questions
Acid - vinegar , methyl orange
[Link] 2 examples of acidic, basic and neutral substances. Base - soap , washing powder
Neutral - salt , sugar
[Link] 3 natural indicators. China rose , litmus , turmeric
[Link] the word equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium
hydroxide. Hydrochloric acid+ Sodium hydroxide Sodium chloride + Water+ Heat
[Link] do farmers add slaked lime to acidic soil?
[Link] the chemical name of a) calamine b) baking soda c) quick lime
5. a) Zinc Carbonate
[Link] can we reduce the basicity of the soil? b) Sodium hydrogen carbonate
c) Calcium oxide
7.A solution turns the purple colour of litmus solution into red. What is the nature
of the solution? acidic
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[Link] the acid/ base present in the following.
a) Curd b) Grapes c) Vinegar d) Milk of magnesia e) Tamarind f) Lime water
Long answer questions.
[Link] neutralization reaction. Give two examples.
[Link] reasons.
a)Baking soda paste or calamine lotion is applied on the part of the body stung
by a bee.
b) Factory wastes should be neutralized before discharging them in rivers.
c)Antacids are used for relieving acidity in the stomach.
[Link] three differences between acids and bases.
[Link] liquids are given to you. One is acetic acid, another is sodium hydroxide
and the third solution is sodium chloride. How will you identify them using china
rose indicator?
[Link] stain on the white cloth changes to red on cleaning with soap and
changes to yellow colour again after washing the cloth in water. Why?
[Link] is acid rain? How is it formed?
[Link] will you identify a neutral, basic and an acidic solution with help of litmus
paper?
[Link] are provided with turmeric solution. How will you identify
hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide solution and distilled water using
turmeric indicator?
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