6.2.1.2 - Bases (or Alkalines)
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Practice Questions
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What do bases produce when dissolved in water?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a solution basic.
What color does red litmus paper turn when dipped in a base?
💡 Hint: Remember the litmus paper test!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the pH range for bases?
💡 Hint: Think about how acids compare to bases on the pH scale.
True or False: Bases turn blue litmus paper red.
💡 Hint: Remember the litmus paper color change for acids and bases.
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Challenge Problems
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A factory discharges a large volume of waste that has a very high pH into a local river. What environmental impacts could occur and how could a base neutralize an acid spill in nature?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of pH levels and the role of acidity in aquatic environments.
During a science experiment, a student accidentally spills hydrochloric acid on their skin. What role does a base play in neutralizing this hazard and how should it be applied safely?
💡 Hint: Think about safety protocols and the properties of acids and bases when handling spills.
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