Understanding Acids and Their Properties

What do acids release when dissolved in water?

• Hydrogen ions (H+)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Sodium ions (Na+)

• Oxygen molecules (O2)

What taste do acids typically have?

• Sweet

• Sour

• Salty

• Bitter

What color does blue litmus paper turn in the presence of an acid?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

Name a property of acids that makes them dangerous.

• Sweetness

• Inertness

• Corrosiveness

• Solubility

What gas is produced when acids react with metals?

• Hydrogen gas

• Nitrogen gas

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen gas

Give an example of a common acid found in stomach acid.

• Acetic acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Nitric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

What is sulfuric acid commonly used for?

• Producing soft drinks

• Cleaning metal surfaces

• Sulfuric acid is commonly used for producing fertilizers, refining petroleum, and in chemical manufacturing.

• Making paper products

Which acid is found in citrus fruits?

• Citric acid

• Acetic acid

• Lactic acid

• Ascorbic acid

What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

• HCl

• NaCl

• H2SO4

• HNO3

Why are acids considered corrosive?

• Acids have no effect on metals.

• Acids are safe to touch and handle.

• Acids are only harmful in large quantities.

• Acids are corrosive due to their ability to react with and break down materials.