Chemistry Quiz on Acids and Bases

Which of the following is a strong acid?

• Acetic acid

• Citric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Carbonic acid

Which of the following is a characteristic property of bases?

• Sour taste

• Turns blue litmus red

• Bitter taste and slippery feel

• Releases hydrogen gas with metals

Which of these salts is formed when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?

• Sodium sulfate

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium carbonate

• Sodium nitrate

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

• 0

• 7

• 10

• 14

Which of the following will turn red litmus blue?

• Vinegar

• Lemon juice

• Soap solution

• Orange juice

Which of the following is not a base?

• NaOH

• Ca(OH)₂

• HCl

• NH₄OH

The chemical formula of baking soda is:

• Na₂CO₃

• NaHCO₃

• NaOH

• NaCl

Which of these is used in antacids to relieve indigestion?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sodium hydroxide

• Magnesium hydroxide

• Sulfuric acid

An acid reacts with a metal to produce:

• A salt and hydrogen gas

• A base and water

• A salt and oxygen

• Hydrogen peroxide

Which salt is formed when sulfuric acid reacts with zinc?

• Zinc sulfate

• Zinc nitrate

• Zinc chloride

• Zinc carbonate