Acids, Bases, and Alkalis GCSE Exam-Style Questions and Mark Schemes
Question 1
Q1 (1 mark) Define an acid.
Question 2
Q2 (2 marks) Name the product formed when an acid reacts with a base.
Question 3
Q3 (2 marks) Explain why sodium hydroxide is a strong base.
Question 4
Q4 (3 marks) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.
Question 5
Q5 (2 marks) Describe the difference between a strong and a weak acid.
Question 6
Q6 (3 marks) Calculate the pH of a solution with a hydroxide ion concentration of 0.001 M.
Question 7
Q7 (2 marks) What color does universal indicator turn in an acidic solution?
Question 8
Q8 (3 marks) Explain how the pH of a solution can be used to determine its strength.
Question 9
Q9 (4 marks) A solution has a pH of 4. Calculate the concentration of hydronium ions (H3O+) in the solution.
Question 10
Q10 (4 marks) Describe how an acid can be neutralized by a base.