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Science at key stage 3    (Year 7)

Unit 7E: Acids and alkalis

QCA

Language for learning

Through the activities in this unit pupils will be able to understand, use and spell correctly:

  • names of laboratory acids and alkalis, eg hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide
  • names of classes of chemical, eg acid, alkali
  • words with different meanings in scientific and everyday contexts, eg indicator, solution, neutral, react, equation
  • words with similar but distinct meanings, eg harmful, corrosive, caustic
  • words and phrases relating to scientific enquiry, eg hazard, risk, pH range, evaluate, strength of evidence

Through the activities pupils could:

  • ask questions to gain clarification and further information, eg why, how, what then
  • find information, eg using contents, index, glossary, key words, hotlinks

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. a. What are acids and alkalis like and where do we use them?
2. b. What are acids and alkalis like and where do we use them?
3. How can acids and alkalis be identified and distinguished from each other?
4. Is there a range of acidity and alkalinity?
5. a. What happens when an acid is added to an alkali?
6. b. What happens when an acid is added to an alkali?
7. Checking progress
8. Where is neutralisation important?
9. Reviewing work