Acid And Alkalis Flashcards
(56 cards)
What is the lowest pH?
pH 1
What is the highest pH?
pH 14
(Fill in the gap) pH 14 would be a very strong ……..
Alkali
(Fill in the gap) pH 1 would be a very strong ….
Acid
What colour does a strong acid turn if universal indicator is added to it?
Bright red
What colour does a strong alkali turn if universal indicator is added to it?
Dark purple
What colour does a neutral turn if universal indicator is added to it?
Bright green
If a you had a light orange colour turn out when you used a universal indicator what might it be?
A weak acid
If a you had a very dark green colour turn out when you used a universal indicator what might it be?
Quite a strong alkali
Name 2 indicators for testing whether something is an acid or alkali.
Litmus paper and universal indicator.
What is an a advantage in using universal indicator instead of litmus paper?
Litmus paper can only tell you if something is an acid or alkali however universal indicators can tell you how strong or weak it is.
If there was a symbol of a cross and bones on a product what would it mean?
It would mean that it was toxic.
If there was a symbol of flames on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it was highly flammable.
If there was a symbol of a fan on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it causes radiation.
If there was a symbol of a cross with a small h at the bottom on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it was harmful.
If there was a symbol of a cross with a small i at the bottom on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it was irritant.
If there was a symbol of circle on fire on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it was oxidising.
If there was a symbol of a exploding rock on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it was explosive.
If there was a symbol of a liquid burning through someone’s skin on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it was corrosive.
If there was a symbol of a dead fish and dead tree on a product what would it mean?
It would mean it was an environmental hazard.
Name a type of acid.
Hydrochloric acid/sulphuric acid/nitric acid
Name a type of alkali.
Sodium hydroxide/potassium hydroxide/calcium hydroxide
How should you handle a corrosive chemical?
You should handle carefully, don’t let it spill, don’t drink it and maybe ware gloves.
How should you handle a toxic chemical?
You should not breath it in and handle it with extreme care.