Summary

At the end of this unit you should be able to:

1. Give some examples of acids from everyday life.

2. Describe a test for an acid.

3. Describe the properties of acids.

4. Name three strong acids and three weak acids.

5. Recognise the chemical formulae for some acids.

6. Explain the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid.

7. Explain the difference between a concentrated acid and a dilute acid.

8. Write word equations to describe the reactions of acids.

9. Describe a test for hydrogen gas.

10. Describe a test for carbon dioxide gas.

11. State the hazards associated with the use of some acids.

12. Know the appropriate safety precautions when handling acids in the laboratory.