Acids and Bases USE YOUR NOTES FROM THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS TO COMPLETE

Acids

Examples of substances containing acids: ________________________________________

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What substances are easily corroded by acids? ___________________________________

What are some characteristics of acids?

Taste: _____________________________________________________

Texture (feel): _____________________________________________________

Conductivity: _____________________________________________________

Corrosion: _____________________________________________________

Reaction with metals: _____________________________________________________

Litmus Paper: _____________________________________________________

What element is always the POSITIVE ion in an acid? ___________________________

In the list below, circle the compounds that are acids (Any compound that has H atoms not OH)

HF (NH4)Br

Li2(SO4) H2(SO4)

Na(OH) HCl Mg(OH)2

Al2O3 H3(PO4) CaO

H(NO3) H2S NaCl

Bases

Examples of substances containing bases: __________________________________________

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Why are bases used in oven cleaners instead of acids? _______________________________

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What are some characteristics of bases?

Taste: _____________________________________________________

Texture (feel): _____________________________________________________

Conductivity: _____________________________________________________

Corrosion: _____________________________________________________

Reaction with metals: _____________________________________________________

Litmus Paper: _____________________________________________________

What element is often the NEGATIVE ion in a base? ___________________________

In the list below, circle the compounds that are bases. (Any compound that has hydroxide OH)

Al(OH)3 Ca(CO3)

Li2(SO4) H2(SO4)

Na(OH) HCl Mg(OH)2

Al2O3 Li2(CO3) Li(OH)

NH4(OH) H2S NaCl

Making Connections: Acid Rain WorksheetFirst: Watch video at: https://bit.ly/2VtJiLbSecond: Use the internet to research the answers to the following questions

1. What is acid rain?

2. What air pollutants contribute to acid rain?

3. How do the pollutants that cause acid rain get into the air?

4. What is the pH of acid rain?

5. How is acid rain formed? Write the chemical reactions for acid rain formation.

6. How does it affect people?

7. How does acid rain affect aquatic life? Give some examples.

8. What can be done to reduce the pollutants in the atmosphere that produce acid rain?