Name: __________________
CHAPTER 6: ACID &
Class: __________________
ALKALI By: Pn Maya Muhaiza Zulkefli =)
6.1 Properties of Acids and Alkalis Refer textbook page 126 & 128
Acid Alkali
pH value ________ than 7. pH value __________ than 7.
Tastes _________. Tastes _________.
Concentrated acids are ____________ Concentrated alkalis are ____________
Turns _________ litmus paper ________. Turns _________ litmus paper ________.
Reacts with metals to produce Do not react with _____________.
____________ gas.
The Role of Water in Showing the Properties of Acids and Alkali
Acids and alkalis show their ________________ only in the presence of _____________.
Refer textbook page 129
How to determine the characteristic of different substances? Refer textbook page 129
using a suitable ______________.
Colour change of various indicators:
Uses of Acids and Alkalis in Daily Life Refer textbook page 132
agricultural, industrial and medical.
6.2 Neutralisation
Refer textbook page 133
= The reaction between an acid and an alkali that produces __________ & ____________.
Word equation for this neutralisation reaction is:
________________ + ____________ ____________ + _____________
During neutralisation, an acid loses its __________ while an alkali loses its ___________.
The method used to carry out this reaction is called __________________.
Different acids and alkalis produce _____________ salts:
o Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide _______________________ + ________
o Sulphuric acid + Potassium hydroxide _______________________ + ________
o Nitric acid + Sodium hydroxide _______________________ + ________
Applications of Neutralisation in Daily Life Refer textbook page 134 & 135
❖ _______________ contain alkaline substance that can neutralise the acid produced
by the _____________in mouth.
❖ Face ______________ are alkaline and make facial dry. Acidic __________ are used
to neutralise the skin.
❖ _______________ make hair slightly alkaline. Acidic hair ______________ can
neutralise the residue of the shampoo on hair.
❖ Acidic soil can be treated by adding _____________________ which is alkaline.
❖ Acidic fabric ______________ reduce the pH level of fabrics which is alkaline after being
washed with _____________.
❖ Acidic factories’ waste substances are treated with ____________ before being
discharged into the river.
