Formative Practice 6.1 – Science Form 2 Chapter 6


Question 1:
Predict the arrangement of the following substances in decreasing order of pH value.

Orange juice
Bitter gourd juice
Hydrochloric acid
Mineral water

Answer:
Bitter gourd juice, mineral water, orange juice, hydrochloric acid


Question 2:
Explain the reason why the labels of acid and alkali bottles have the symbol as in the diagram below.


Answer:
Acids and alkalis are corrosive


Question 3:
The colour of liquid X changes from green to red when universal indicator is added.

(a) Determine whether liquid X is acidic, neutral or alkaline.

(b) Predict the colour of liquid X if a few drops of methyl orange are added into it.

Answer:
(a) Acidic
(b) Red


Question 4:
Arrange the following substances in increasing order of acid strength.

Pineapple juice: pH 4
Fresh milk: pH 6
Vinegar: pH 2

Answer:
Fresh milk, pineapple juice, vinegar

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