Quiz on Acids and Bases

What do acids release when dissolved in water according to the Arrhenius theory?

• Hydrogen ions

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydroxide ions

• Oxygen ions

Which of the following is a characteristic taste of bases?

• Sour

• Bitter

• Salty

• Sweet

What is the main limitation of the Arrhenius concept of acids and bases?

• It applies to all substances

• It only applies to substances that dissolve in water

• It includes all acid-base interactions

• It does not consider proton donors

According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, what defines an acid?

• Hydroxide producer

• Proton donor

• Hydrogen ion producer

• Proton acceptor

Which of the following compounds can act as both an acid and a base?

• Water

• Sodium chloride

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

What is the role of hydroxide ions in the Arrhenius theory?

• They are produced by acids

• They are produced by bases

• They are neutral

• They are not involved

How does the Brønsted-Lowry theory expand upon the Arrhenius theory?

• By limiting acids to hydrogen ions

• By defining acids as proton donors

• By including non-aqueous solutions

• By focusing on electron pairs

Which of the following statements is true regarding amphoteric compounds?

• They can only act as acids

• They cannot act as acids or bases

• They can act as both acids and bases

• They can only act as bases

What is a limitation of the Brønsted-Lowry concept?

• It includes all acid-base interactions

• It cannot explain the behavior of certain acids

• It applies to all chemical reactions

• It does not consider proton donors

What is the primary focus of the Arrhenius theory?

• Electron pairs

• Hydrogen and hydroxide ions

• Amphoteric substances

• Proton transfer