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Acids and Alkalis: pH Testing Guide

The document is an educational worksheet focused on the topic of acids and alkalis, including definitions and characteristics of related terms. It contains exercises for students to match keywords with definitions, categorize substances based on pH levels, and analyze experimental results from testing household substances. Additionally, it includes questions for calculating mean pH, determining ranges, and discussing advantages of different pH testing methods.

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Acids and Alkalis: pH Testing Guide

The document is an educational worksheet focused on the topic of acids and alkalis, including definitions and characteristics of related terms. It contains exercises for students to match keywords with definitions, categorize substances based on pH levels, and analyze experimental results from testing household substances. Additionally, it includes questions for calculating mean pH, determining ranges, and discussing advantages of different pH testing methods.

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Name : Day/date :

Class : Subject : Science


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DA 2 Term 3: Acids and Alkalis

Part 1
Draw one line from the keyword to the correct definition

Keyword Definition

Acid A soluble base with a pH value higher than 7

Alkali A substance with a pH value of 7

Base A substance with a pH value lower than 7

A substance that reacts with an acid to


Neutral
neutralize it

A compound formed by the neutralization of an


pH
acid by a base

A mixture of dyes that changes color gradually


Salt over a range of pH, used to test for acids and
alkalis

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a


Universal indicator
substance on a scale of 0 to 14

Part 2
Draw one line from the description to the correct substance it describes

Description Acids, alkalis or neutral?

pH 0 – 6
Acids
pH 8 – 14

pH 7

Have a soapy or chalky texture.


Neutral
Have a sour taste

Are soluble bases

Turn the universal indicator red,


orange or yellow.

Turn the universal indicator blue


Alkalis
or purple.

Turn the universal indicator


green.
Part 3
A student tested various household substances with different indicators. Their results are shown in the table
below.
Observation with indicators
Substances
Red litmus Blue litmus Universal indicator pH meter
Lemon juice Stayed red Turned blue Turned dark orange 2.3 2.3 2.1
Toothpaste Turned blue Stayed blue Turned green-blue 8.1 8.0 8.2
Bleach Turned blue Stayed blue Turned violet 13.2 13.1 13.2

1. Use the results in the table to calculate the mean pH of lemon juice.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.
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2. Determine which substance in the table has the smallest range of pH


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3. Suggest two advantages of using litmus paper to test the pH of substances


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4. Suggest two advantages of using a pH meter to test the pH of substances


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