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 Acids And Alkalis
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2. Recognise what acids and alkalis are
3. Identify acids and alkalis
 What is an acid?
Acids are a group of chemicals.
• Taste sour
• If they are strong acids, they may sting when
you touch them. We call this CORROSIVE.
 What is an alkali?
Alkalis are a group of chemicals.
• Feel soapy.
• If they are strong alkalis, they may burn the skin.
We call this CAUSTIC.
 Some chemicals are not acids and not alkalis.
We call these NEUTRAL.

Neutral

Alkali
Acid

Complete the acids and alkalis worksheet.

 What are acids and Alkalis?
True or false:
• Acids taste sweet.
• Alkalis feel soapy.
• Alkalis are caustic.
• Substances that are neither acid or alkali
are called neutral.
• Fairy liquid is a weak acid.
• Lemon juice is a weak acid.
 •If you get any acid or alkali
Corrosive / on your skin, wash it off
Caustic straight away.
•If you spill some, tell me.
•Always wear goggles.
Indicators
 Testing for acids and alkalis
Litmus Phenolphthalein Methyl
Orange
Acid

Neutral

Alkali
 Taboo
• Describe the word without saying the
word.
• Hands up – no shouting out!
ACID
CORROSIVE
INDICATOR
ALKALI
SOAPY
NEUTRAL
SOUR