Acids, Alkalis & pH
Define acids and alkalis in terms of hydrogen ion concentration, describe the pH scale (0–14), and explain how indicators are used to identify and measure acidity or alkalinity
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- States that acids have pH below 7, alkalis have pH above 7, and neutral is pH 7
- Explains what hydrogen ions (H⁺) have to do with acidity
- Names common indicators (litmus, universal indicator) and describes colour changes
- Identifies everyday acids (vinegar, lemon juice) and alkalis (bleach, bicarbonate of soda)
“If your child used a piece of universal indicator paper to test lemon juice and baking soda solution, could they predict what colour each would turn and explain what that tells you about each substance?”
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- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Matter & Materials
- Age range
- Ages 12–13
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