Acids and Bases Quiz

What is released into an aqueous solution by an acid?

• Hydroxide ions (OH⁻)

• Hydrogen ions (H⁺)

• Sodium ions (Na⁺)

• Chloride ions (Cl⁻)

Which of the following is a property of acids?

• Taste bitter

• Feel slippery or soapy to touch

• Taste sour

• Reacts to breakdown fat and oils

Which of the following acids is used in fertilizers and explosives?

• Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

• Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)

• Nitric acid (HNO₃)

• Lactic acid (C₃H₆O₃)

What is a common use of sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

• Baking

• Producing soap and stripping paint

• Household cleaner

• Antacids

Which of the following is a property of bases?

• Taste sour

• Produce prickling or burning if in contact with skin

• Feel slippery or soapy to touch

• Acts as a preservative by stopping the growth of bacteria

Which base is commonly used in baking?

• Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂)

• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

• Ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH)

• Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)

What determines the strength of an acid?

• The number of hydroxide ions released into the solution

• The number of hydrogen ions released into the solution

• The number of sodium ions released into the solution

• The number of chloride ions released into the solution

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Which acid is found in vinegar?

• Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

• Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)

• Ethanoic (acetic) acid (CH₃COOH)

• Lactic acid (C₃H₆O₃)

What is a common use of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂)?

• Paper production

• Producing soap and stripping paint

• Household cleaner

• Antacids

Which of the following is a property of strong bases?

• Taste sour

• Corrosive

• Caustic

• Acts as a preservative

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1