Properties of Acids and Bases

Question 1

Why is a protective apron or lab coat important to use when working with acids?

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Acids break down fabrics and can cause burns if the acids are strong.

Question 2

A compound that releases hydroxide ions in solution would most likely have which chemical property?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It would react with lipids to form soap.

Question 3

Mrs. Rushing fills a balloon with hydrogen gas to demonstrate its ability to burn. Which combination could she use to produce the hydrogen she needs?

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Mg and HCl

Question 4

A compound that releases hydrogen ions in solution would most likely have which chemical property?

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It would react with metals to form hydrogen gas.

Question 5

Which substance is used in fertilizers?

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nitric acid (HNO3)

Question 6

What is a common use of nitric acid?

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producing dyes

Question 7

Who would most likely be required to work with sodium hydroxide?

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a plumber

Question 8

While researching life during colonial times, Carson learns that people would extract potassium hydroxide from wood ashes and mix it with animal fat. What were the colonists doing?

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making soap

Question 9

Which substance is an acid?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

CH3COOH

Question 10

Kichi made a table to identify where she might find acids and bases in her house based on their common uses.What error did Kichi make?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sulfuric acid would be found in the garage because it is used in car batteries.

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