Quiz on Acids

What does the word 'acid' mean in Latin?

• Salty

• Sweet

• Sour

• Bitter

Which of the following is an organic acid?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sulphuric acid

• Nitric acid

• Acetic acid

What is the main characteristic of a strong acid?

• It has a sweet taste

• It dissociates more than 30% in water

• It is always concentrated

• It contains carbon

Which acid is produced when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water?

• Nitric acid

• Sulphuric acid

• Carbonic acid

• Hydrochloric acid

What happens when an acid is added to water?

• It can splash if added too quickly

• It becomes a gas

• It turns blue

• It cools down

Which of the following acids is known to be highly corrosive?

• Formic acid

• Citric acid

• Acetic acid

• Sulphuric acid

What color does blue litmus turn in an acidic solution?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

Which of the following is a property of acids?

• They are always solid

• They do not conduct electricity

• They react with metals to produce hydrogen gas

• They taste sweet

What is the formula for hydrochloric acid?

• HF

• H2SO4

• HCl

• HNO3

Which of the following is NOT a method of preparing acids?

• Direct combination

• By the action of water on acidic oxides

• By heating

• By fermentation