Set B S2 Science Section Quiz (Section 9.
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Unit 9: Acids and Alkalis Set B
S2 Science
Unit 9 — Section Quiz
Section 9.3
Name: ___________________________ ( ) Class: _________ Date: _____________
Total marks: 20 marks
Time allowed: 15 minutes Score: / 20
Answer ALL questions.
Part A True or false (3 marks; 1 mark each)
Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement.
1. Neutralization can change the pH value of a solution.
2. Oxygen is one of the products formed in neutralization.
3. If the soil is too acidic, the farmers can add slaked lime to the soil to regulate its
pH value.
Part B Questions (17 marks)
1. Complete the paragraph below to explain why chewing sugar-free gum after
meals can help prevent tooth decay. (3 marks)
Chewing sugar-free gum can help stimulate the production of (a) ____________
in the mouth. It is slightly (b) ______________ which can (c) _______________
the acids in the mouth. This helps prevent tooth decay.
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2. The table below shows the results of an experiment in which an acid and an
alkali are mixed.
Volume of X
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
added (cm3)
pH value of
13 13 12 12 11 7 4 3 3 2 2
solution
(a) Given that the acid and the alkali used in the experiment are sulphuric acid
and potassium hydroxide respectively. Which of them is X? (1 mark)
(b) Using the results above, plot the graph to show the change in pH values of
the solution against volume of X added. (4 marks)
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(c) Name ONE chemical that can be used to monitor the change of pH values.
(1 mark)
(d) What is the volume of X needed for complete neutralization? (1 mark)
E (e) Write the word equation of the reaction between sulphuric acid and
potassium hydroxide. (2 marks)
(f) Does the temperature of the solution increase, decrease or remain
unchanged during the reaction? (1 mark)
(g) A salt is produced in the above reaction. Draw an experimental set-up to
show how to obtain the salt from the solution. (4 marks)
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Set B S2 Science Section Quiz (Section 9.3)
Unit 9: Acids and Alkalis Set B
ANSWERS
Unit 9 — Section Quiz
Section 9.3
Part A True or false (3 marks; 1 mark each)
1. T 2. F 3. T
Part B Questions (17 marks)
1. (a) saliva (1m)
(b) alkaline (1m)
(c) neutralize (1m)
2. (a) Sulphuric acid (1m)
(b)
14
13
12
11
10
9
pH value 8
of solution 7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Volume of X added (cm3)
Correct axes (2m)
Correct graph (2m)
(Note: Only one mark would be given for joining the dots with straight lines.)
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Unit 9: Acids and Alkalis Set B
(c) Universal indicator solution (1m)
3
(d) 5 cm (1m)
(e) sulphuric acid + potassium hydroxide → potassium sulphate + water
Correct reactants (1m)
Correct products (1m)
(f) Increases (1m)
(g)
neutralized solution
watch glass
beaker
water
wire gauze
tripod
Bunsen burner
heat-proof
mat
Correct set-up (2m)
Correct labels (2m)
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