Acid-Base Properties and Reactions

Which of the following is a strong acid?

• H2CO3

• HF

• HCl

• HClO

What happens to the pH of water when sodium chloride is dissolved in it?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains neutral

• Becomes acidic

Which ion is considered neutral in an aqueous solution?

• Fluoride

• Chloride

• Ammonium

• Hydroxide

What is the nature of ammonium chloride in water?

• Amphoteric

• Acidic

• Neutral

• Basic

Which compound is basic due to its conjugate base?

• Sodium fluoride

• Potassium iodide

• Sodium chloride

• Ammonium nitrate

What is the nature of potassium phosphate in water?

• Amphoteric

• Basic

• Acidic

• Neutral

According to the Arrhenius definition, what do bases produce in solution?

• H+ ions

• OH- ions

• CO2

• H2O

What is the effect of aluminum ions on water?

• No effect

• Neutralize the solution

• Increase pH

• Decrease pH

Which of the following ions is a strong base?

• Nitrate

• Ammonium

• Chloride

• Hydroxide

What happens when nitrous acid is added to water?

• Produces H+ ions

• Produces OH- ions

• Produces H2O

• Produces CO2