Quiz on Household Cleaners and Chemistry

What is the pH value of a neutral substance?

• 0

• 7

• 14

• 4

What color does blue litmus paper turn when dipped in an acidic substance?

• Purple

• Red

• Green

• Blue

Which of the following is a property of acids?

• Slippery feel

• Sour taste

• Bitter taste

• Soapy texture

What is an alkali?

• A caustic substance

• A neutral substance

• A type of acid

• A gas

What happens when acids react with metals?

• They produce hydrogen gas

• They produce oxygen gas

• They produce nitrogen gas

• They produce carbon dioxide

What is the pH range for acidic substances?

• 0 to 7

• 7 to 14

• 4 to 8

• 0 to 14

Which of the following is a common household alkali?

• Lemon juice

• Bleach

• Vinegar

• Water

What color does red litmus paper turn in a basic solution?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Blue

What is the process called when an acid and a base neutralize each other?

• Dissociation

• Neutralization

• Evaporation

• Ionization

Which of the following is NOT a property of bases?

• Conduct electricity

• Sour taste

• Bitter taste

• Slippery feel