Common Acids and Bases in Daily Life
Chemistry ⇒ Acids, Bases, and Salts
Common Acids and Bases in Daily Life starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of acids and bases in neutralization reactions in daily life.
Explain why antacids are used to relieve indigestion.
Explain why baking soda is used in baking cakes.
Explain why vinegar is used to clean kettles and remove limescale.
Is ammonia solution acidic or basic?
Is milk of magnesia acidic or basic?
Name a base that is used in the manufacture of paper.
Name one acid and one base commonly found in the kitchen.
Name the acid present in sour milk.
Name the base present in window cleaning solutions.
Which acid is present in curd?
Which acid is present in grapes?
Which acid is present in oranges?
Which acid is present in tea and coffee?
Which acid is present in the human stomach?
A cleaning product contains ammonia solution. Explain why it is effective at removing greasy stains from kitchen surfaces.
A student accidentally spills lemon juice (which contains citric acid) on a marble countertop. The marble is mainly composed of calcium carbonate. Explain the chemical reaction that takes place and why the marble surface may get damaged.
Describe how the use of acids and bases in food preservation helps prevent spoilage. Give one example of each.
Explain why soap solutions feel slippery to the touch and relate this property to their chemical nature.
