Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

The topic of this question is acids, bases and alkalis. Table 3.1 lists the pH values for several substances.
(a)[1]

Define what a base means.

(b)[1]

State what is meant by alkali.

(c)[2]

State the colours shown by thymolphthalein in NaOH(aq) and in CH3COOH(aq).

(d(i))[2]

Identify the substance with the largest concentration of H+(aq) ions. Explain your answer.

(d(ii))[1]

Name an indicator that can be used to identify the substance with the highest concentration of H+(aq) ions.

(e)[3]

Complete the equation to show how ethanoic acid, CH3COOH, dissociates in aqueous solution.

(f)[1]

Write the ionic equation for neutralisation between any acid and any alkali.

(g)[5]

Calculate the concentration of HNO3(aq) in g/dm3 by following the steps given.

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