G8- L5: Acids & Bases Quiz

What is the taste of acids?

• Bitter

• Salty

• Sour

• Sweet

What happens when acids react with metals?

• Carbon dioxide is produced

• Oxygen gas is produced

• Hydrogen gas is produced

• No reaction occurs

What is the taste of bases?

• Salty

• Bitter

• Sour

• Sweet

What is the purpose of an indicator in chemistry?

• To change color in the presence of an acid

• To measure temperature

• To test for radioactivity

• To determine the volume of a liquid

What is the result of neutralizing acids and bases?

• A highly acidic solution

• A solution with toxic fumes

• An alkaline solution

• A neutral solution of salt and water

Why are acids described as corrosive?

• Because they are sweet

• Because they are slippery

• Because they wear away or dissolve other materials

• Because they are colorless

Which of the following is NOT a property of bases?

• Tastes bitter

• Feels slippery

• Turns litmus paper blue

• Turns litmus paper red

What is the importance of ammonia in everyday products?

• Used in food preservation

• Used in batteries

• Used in fertilizers and household cleaners

• Used in making glass

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

• pH 0

• pH 7

• pH 14

• pH 10

Which gas is produced when a metal carbonate reacts with an acid?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen