Quiz on Acids, Bases, and Salts

What taste do acids generally have?

• Salty

• Sour

• Sweet

• Bitter

Which of the following is a natural indicator?

• Baking soda

• Sugar

• Vinegar

• Turmeric

What happens to litmus paper when it is dipped in an acidic solution?

• It turns blue

• It remains the same

• It turns red

• It turns green

Which acid is found in vinegar?

• Lactic acid

• Acetic acid

• Formic acid

• Citric acid

What is the result of mixing an acid and a base?

• Only water

• Only salt

• Gas

• Salt and water

Which of the following substances is a base?

• Lemon juice

• Vinegar

• Baking soda

• Curd

What is the effect of baking soda on litmus paper?

• Turns it red

• Turns it blue

• No effect

• Turns it green

What is the nature of distilled water?

• Acidic

• Basic

• Neutral

• Salty

Which acid is found in citrus fruits?

• Lactic acid

• Citric acid

• Ascorbic acid

• Oxalic acid

What color does turmeric turn in a basic solution?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green