Test your self: 1. (a) What do acids and alkalis his a common?

(b) How can you differentiate an acid and an alkali using litmus paper? 2. Which type of substance has a pH value: (a) Less than 7 (b) Equal to 7 (c)More than 7 3. Why is washing soda dissolved in water before it is used to clean floors? 4. (a) Acids and alkalis are commonly used as cleansing agents. Why? (b) Name the acid commonly used in toilet cleaners. (c) Name the alkali commonly used in glass cleaners. 5. (a) Write a general word equation to show neutralisation. (b) Complete the following equation: (i) Sulphuric acid + sodium hydroxide ........ (ii) Hydrochloric acid + calcium hydroxide ......... 6. How does an antacid relieve stomach pain due to excess acid? Answer: 1.(a) because, alkali and acid have same taste.Sour. (b) acid used red color, alkali used blue color. 2.(a)less than 7.( acid, neutral). 3.in order not to be dangerous. 4.(a) because,have strong acidulous or caustic soda. (b) hydrocloric acid (c) Ammonia 5.a. acid alkali-salt waterSodium- Sulphate- water. b.potassium sulphate+ water c. sodium cloride + water. 6. with base .