Station 1:

Write equations for the reactions between the following substances.

a) Sulphuric acid and copper (II) oxide
b) Sulphuric acid and sodium carbonate
c) Nitric acid with magnesium
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Station 2:
Write equations for the reactions between the following substances.
a) Potassium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid
b) Zinc and ethanoic acid
c) Ethanoic acid and calcium carbonate
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Station 3:
Write equations for the reactions between the following substances.
a) Hydrochloric acid and magnesium carbonate
b) Ammonia and suphuric acid
c) Sodium hydroxide and ammonium chloride
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Station 4: Uses of acid

Carbonic acid
Sulphuric acid

Benzoic acid
Nitric acid

Methanoic acid

Hydrochloric acid

a) Used as an electrolyte in lead acid acculumulators ( car batteries) :

_________________
b) To coagulate latex in rubber industries : __________________
c) Used to remove rust before electroplating: _________________
d) Used to preserve food : __________________
e) Used to make explosive (TNT) : ________________
f) Used to make carbonated drinks :______________

Station 5: Uses of bases

Sodium hydroxide
Ammonia
Magnesium hydroxide

Calcium hydroxide
Aluminium hydroxide

a) Used to make antacid (substance that which neutralizes stomach

acidity, which in turn relieves heartburn, indigestion or stomach
upset) : ________________________
b) Used to make toothpaste : ________________
c) Used to neutralize the acidity in soil :_____________
d) Used to make soap : _________________
e) Used to prevent the coagulation of latex and make fertilizer :
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Station 6: Strength of acid and alkali

Classify the following substances.
Sulphuric acid
Sodium hydroxide

Nitric acid
Potassium hydroxide
Ethanoic acid
Hydrochloric acid
Ammonia solution
Carbonic acid
Strong acid

Weak acid

Strong alkali

Weak alkali

Station 7: pH value
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10

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Using the pH scale above, predict the pH value of these substances:

a) Vinegar :__________________
b) Toothpaste
: __________________
c) Soap
: __________________
d) Fizzy drink
: _________________
e) Distilled water : ______________
f) Hydrochloric acid
: _______________
g) Detergent: _________________

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