Activity - neutralisation reactions
Drag the appropriate alakali or base for each of the neutralisation reactions below into the correct position.
Treatment for wasp sting (toxin pH10)
- Vinegar (dilute acetic acid)
Tooth bacteria feed on sugar in the mouth & produce acid
- Toothpaste contains alkalis or bases
Acidic soil in the garden
- Powdered limestone/ calcium carbonate
Treatment for bee sting (toxin pH2)
- Calamine lotion (mild zinc based alkali)
- Vinegar (dilute acetic acid)
- Toothpaste contains alkalis or bases
- Powdered limestone/ calcium carbonate
- Calamine lotion (mild zinc based alkali)
When you have completed this activity, click on the "Next" button to continue.
Select each buttton below to find out more about common neutralisation reactions.
Vinegar (dilute acetic acid)
Toothpaste contains alkalis or bases
Powdered limestone/ calcium carbonate
Calamine lotion (mild zinc based alkali)