Acids and Bases Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic property of an acid?

• Bitter taste

• Slippery feel

• Sour taste

• None of these

Which of the following is an example of a weak acid?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Acetic acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Nitric acid

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

• 1

• 7

• 10

• 14

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

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

Which of the following turns red litmus paper blue?

• Vinegar

• Lemon juice

• Sodium hydroxide

• Carbon dioxide

Which acid is found in the stomach?

• Acetic acid

• Citric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Nitric acid

Which of the following salts is formed when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium carbonate

• Sodium sulfate

• Sodium nitrate

Baking soda is chemically known as:

• Sodium carbonate

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Calcium carbonate

• Sodium sulfate

Which of the following has the highest pH value?

• Lemon juice

• Milk

• Blood

• Soap solution

Which of the following substances is a base?

• Vinegar

• Lemon juice

• Ammonium hydroxide

• Carbon dioxide