Inorganic Compounds Quiz

What are inorganic compounds generally classified into?

• Oxides, acids, bases, and salts

• Metals, non-metals, and metalloids

• Organic and inorganic compounds

• Soluble and insoluble compounds

Which of the following is an example of an acidic oxide?

• Na2O

• SiO2

• Al2O3

• ZnO

What is the characteristic of basic oxides?

• They are always soluble in water

• They react with acids to form salts and water

• They are composed of metals and oxygen

• They dissolve in water to form acidic solutions

Which of the following is a neutral oxide?

• CO2

• H2O

• Na2O

• SO2

What defines a monoprotic acid?

• An acid that contains three ionizable hydrogen atoms

• An acid that does not release hydrogen ions

• An acid that contains two ionizable hydrogen atoms

• An acid that contains only one ionizable hydrogen atom

Which of the following is a property of acids?

• They are always solid at room temperature

• They do not conduct electricity

• They change the color of indicators

• They have a bitter taste

What is the definition of a base according to the Arrhenius theory?

• A substance that produces hydroxide ions in solution

• A substance that releases hydrogen ions in solution

• A substance that has a sour taste

• A substance that reacts with acids to form salts

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

• HF

• H2SO4

• HNO3

• HCl

What type of salt is formed by the complete replacement of ionizable H+ ions?

• Neutral salt

• Normal salt

• Basic salt

• Acidic salt

Which of the following is a method for preparing soluble salts?

• Evaporation of water

• Heating a metal oxide

• Reaction of an acid and a base

• Direct combination of two metals