Introduction to Acids and Bases (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes
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What does the Latin word 'acidus', from which 'acid' is derived, mean?
What does the Latin word 'acidus', from which 'acid' is derived, mean?
Sour
What colour does blue litmus paper turn when it touches an acid?
What colour does blue litmus paper turn when it touches an acid?
Red
What colour does red litmus paper turn when it touches a base?
What colour does red litmus paper turn when it touches a base?
Blue
Where is formic acid (methanoic acid) found in everyday life?
Where is formic acid (methanoic acid) found in everyday life?
Nettle stings and ant bites
Which acid is found in vinegar and gives it its sharp taste?
Which acid is found in vinegar and gives it its sharp taste?
Acetic acid (ethanoic acid)
What is an alkali?
What is an alkali?
A base that dissolves in water
How do bases typically feel to the touch?
How do bases typically feel to the touch?
Slippery or soapy
Which acid is produced naturally in your stomach to help digest food?
Which acid is produced naturally in your stomach to help digest food?
Hydrochloric acid
What do antacids contain to neutralise excess stomach acid?
What do antacids contain to neutralise excess stomach acid?
Bases like calcium carbonate
What are the products when acids and bases react in neutralisation?
What are the products when acids and bases react in neutralisation?
Salt and water
Why do many household cleaners contain bases?
Why do many household cleaners contain bases?
They react with fats & oils
What do the basic ingredients in toothpaste help neutralise?
What do the basic ingredients in toothpaste help neutralise?
Acids that cause tooth decay