Acids and Alkali

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  • understand the difference between acid and alkali;
  • learn weak and strong acids and alkali
  • identify alkali from household items; and
  • recognise hazard symbols and their meanings

Curriculum Alignment: KS3 Science: Chemical Reactions

  • learn about defining acids and alkalis in terms of neutralisation reactions;
  • understand reactions of acids with alkalis to produce a salt plus water.