Chemistry Quiz on Aqueous Solutions and Acids

Aqueous solutions are solutions

• that produce hydronium ions.

• that produce hydroxide ions.

• where any liquid is the solvent.

• where water is the solvent.

What do acids form in an aqueous solution?

• basic ions

• hydronium ions

• hydroxide ions

• litmus

Which of the following represents a hydronium ion?

• H+

• OH–

• H2O

• H3O+

The presence of a(n) _________ makes an apple taste tart.

• acid

• sugar

• water

• fiber

Acidic foods taste _________.

• sour

• sweet

• bitter

• salty

Which type of solutions conduct electricity?

• acidic

• basic

• both A and B

• neither A nor B

Which of the following represents a hydroxide ion?

• H+

• OH–

• H2O

• H3O+

What kind of substance is Mg(OH)2?

• an acid

• a base

• a salt

• both an acid and a base

Strong acids produce _________ than weak acids do.

Weak bases produce _________ than strong bases do.

• fewer hydroxide ions

• more hydroxide ions

• the same amount of hydroxide ions

• no hydroxide ions