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Lesson 36: Acids and Alkalis (Intro) What are acids and alkalis? Neutralisation Everyday examples
Year 8 • Chemistry
Acids and Alkalis (Introduction)
In this lesson, students are introduced to acids and alkalis, learn how they differ, understand the idea of neutralisation, and explore common examples found in everyday life.
Lesson Objectives
- Understand what acids and alkalis are.
- Identify everyday examples of acids and alkalis.
- Explain neutralisation in simple terms.
- Recognise why acids and alkalis are useful.
1. What Are Acids?
Acids are substances that can produce acidic solutions when mixed with water.
They often taste sour and have a low pH.
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Everyday examples of acids:
• Lemon juice
• Vinegar
• Fizzy drinks
• Lemon juice
• Vinegar
• Fizzy drinks
2. What Are Alkalis?
Alkalis are substances that dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions.
They feel slippery and have a high pH.
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Everyday examples of alkalis:
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Baking soda solution
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Baking soda solution
3. Neutralisation
Neutralisation happens when an acid reacts with an alkali.
The acid and alkali cancel each other out.
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Result of neutralisation:
• A neutral solution
• Salt and water are formed
• A neutral solution
• Salt and water are formed
4. Acids and Alkalis in Everyday Life
Acids and alkalis are used safely every day.
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Examples:
• Antacids neutralise stomach acid
• Cleaning products remove grease
• Lime reduces acidic soil
• Antacids neutralise stomach acid
• Cleaning products remove grease
• Lime reduces acidic soil
Practice Questions
A. Fill in the Blanks
- Acids usually taste __________.
- Alkalis feel __________ to touch.
- Neutralisation involves an acid and an __________.
- Lemon juice is an __________.
- Soap is an __________.
B. True or False
- Acids have high pH values.
- Alkalis dissolve in water.
- Neutralisation forms water.
- Toothpaste is acidic.
- Acids and alkalis are useful.
C. Short Answer
- What is an acid?
- What is an alkali?
- What happens during neutralisation?
- Give one everyday example of an acid.
- Give one everyday example of an alkali.
✅ Show Answer Key
A. Fill in the Blanks
- sour
- slippery
- alkali
- acid
- alkali
B. True or False
- False
- True
- True
- False
- True
C. Short Answer
- A substance that forms acidic solutions.
- A substance that forms alkaline solutions.
- An acid reacts with an alkali to form neutral products.
- Lemon juice / vinegar.
- Soap / toothpaste.
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