Acids bases and salts - One Line Questions
1.
The pH of pure water at 25°C is: —
7
2.
A basic salt is formed when: —
A weak acid reacts with a strong base
3.
The indicator methyl orange is red in acidic solutions, yellow in basic solutions, and orange in neutral solutions. This makes it suitable for titrating: —
A strong acid with a weak base
4.
Which of the following is a strong acid? —
Hydrochloric acid
5.
The sour taste of curd is due to the presence of which acid? —
Lactic acid
6.
Which acid is responsible for the sting of an ant? —
Formic acid
7.
A solution with a pH of 7 is considered to be: —
Neutral
8.
Which of the following is a salt of a strong acid and a strong base? —
Sodium chloride
9.
Which of the following is a basic salt? —
Sodium carbonate
10.
What is the pH of a strong acid solution? —
Between 0 and 3
11.
What is the pH of a strong base solution? —
Between 11 and 14
12.
What is the common name for sodium hydroxide? —
Caustic soda
13.
Quicklime is the common name for: —
Calcium oxide
14.
The chemical formula for slaked lime is: —
Ca(OH)2
15.
What is the chemical formula for calcium carbonate? —
CaCO3
16.
Which gas is primarily responsible for acid rain? —
Nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide
17.
Which acid is found in vinegar? —
Acetic acid
18.
Which acid is present in sour milk? —
Lactic acid
19.
Which metal reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas? —
Zinc
20.
The point at which the acid and base have completely neutralized each other in a titration is known as the: —
Equivalence point
21.
What is the primary function of salts in biological systems? —
Maintaining fluid balance and nerve impulse transmission
22.
The pH of acid rain is typically: —
Less than 5.6
23.
The chemical formula for carbonic acid is: —
H2CO3
24.
Which acid is used in lead-acid batteries? —
Sulfuric acid
25.
Which acid is used in the manufacture of fertilizers? —
Sulfuric acid
26.
The process of dissolving a salt in water can result in a solution that is acidic, basic, or neutral depending on the nature of the parent acid and base. This is known as: —
Hydrolysis of salts
27.
The characteristic property of a base that it feels soapy to touch is due to: —
Its reaction with skin oils
28.
Lemon juice is sour due to the presence of which acid? —
Citric acid
29.
What is the chemical formula for common salt (sodium chloride)? —
NaCl
30.
A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added is called a: —
Buffer solution
31.
The reaction between an acid and a base is called: —
Neutralization
32.
Which gas is produced when a metal reacts with an acid? —
Hydrogen
33.
What is the pH range for acidic solutions? —
pH < 7
34.
Phenolphthalein is colorless in acidic solutions and pink in basic solutions. This property makes it useful as a: —
pH indicator
35.
Which indicator turns red in acidic solutions and blue in basic solutions? —
Litmus
36.
Which of the following is a natural indicator obtained from lichens? —
Litmus
37.
What is the common name for calcium hydroxide? —
Slaked lime
38.
When an acid reacts with a base, what are the typical products formed? —
Salt and water
39.
The reaction of an acid with a metal carbonate produces: —
Salt, water, and carbon dioxide
40.
Which of the following is a neutral salt? —
Potassium nitrate
41.
What is the main component of antacids used to relieve indigestion? —
All of the above
42.
Washing soda is chemically known as: —
Sodium carbonate decahydrate
43.
Which of the following is an example of an amphoteric substance? —
Water
44.
What is the chemical name for baking soda? —
Sodium bicarbonate
45.
Which of the following is an acidic salt? —
Sodium bisulfate
46.
Which of the following is a weak base? —
Ammonium hydroxide
47.
Which of the following is a characteristic property of acids? —
They turn blue litmus paper red
48.
Bases typically exhibit which of the following properties? —
They have a pH greater than 7
49.
The process of adding a base to an acid (or vice versa) to determine its concentration is called: —
Titration
50.
Which substance is used to neutralize excess acid in the stomach? —
Baking soda