Strong and weak acids and bases

Answer Key - Grade 10 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   A model drawing of acetic acid shows 40 molecules; 1 of them split into ions. What percent split, Ari?

   2.5 %
2. 2.

   A model drawing of acetic acid shows 80 molecules; 1 of them split into ions. What percent split, Bo?

   1.25 %
3. 3.

   A model drawing of acetic acid shows 200 molecules; 3 of them split into ions. What percent split, Esme?

   1.5 %
4. 4.

   Using the drawings, what is mostly present in the acetic acid solution, Luz?

   • Cl⁻ and H⁺ ions
   • H⁺ and CH₃COO⁻ ions
   • Whole CH₃COOH molecules
5. 5.

   Which of these acids is strong, Milo?

   • Citric acid
   • Hydrochloric acid
   • Acetic acid
6. 6.

   Which of these bases is strong, Noah?

   • Baking soda
   • Ammonia
   • Sodium hydroxide
7. 7.

   Vinegar's acid is acetic acid. Is acetic acid strong or weak, Pia?

   • Strong: it splits completely
   • Strong: vinegar tastes sour
   • Weak: it splits partly
8. 8.

   Which arrow fits a weak acid splitting in water, Ren?

   • →, forward and complete
   • ⇌, both ways
   • ←, backward
9. 9.

   HCl → H⁺ + Cl⁻ is written with a one-way arrow. Why, Tala?

   • Cl⁻ is a strong base
   • HCl ionizes completely
   • HCl stays as whole molecules
10. 10.

    Which particles are mostly present in hydrochloric acid, Zee?

    • H₃O⁺ and Cl⁻ ions
    • Whole HCl molecules
    • OH⁻ and Na⁺ ions