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Acids,Bases and salts

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Incorrect statement about acids is/are

a)

They have sour taste

b)

They may change the colour of the indicator

c)

They turn blue litmus red

d)

They turn red litmus blue

2.

A substance has a pH value of 8. It is most likely to be what?

a)

Strong acid

b)

Weak acid

c)

Strong base

d)

Weak base

3.

Which indicator is colourless in acid and pink in alkali?

a)

Litmus

b)

Phenolphthalein

c)

Universal Indicator

d)

Methyl Orange

4.

An aqueous solution turns red litmus blue . Excess addition of which of the following would reverse the change

a)

baking powder

b)

lime

c)

ammonium hydroxide solution

d)

HCL

5.
If a few drops of concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student,what should be done
a)
wash the hand with saline solution
b)
wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a soln of sodium hydrogen carbonate
c)
after washing apply soln of sodium hydroxide
d)
neutralise the acid wih a strong alkali
6.

Which one of the following can be used as acid-base indicator by visually impaired student

a)

litmus

b)

turmeric

c)

vanilla essence

d)

petunia leaves

7.

Statements 1 to 4 represent different steps in the preparation of lead iodide. Which of the following is the best sequence for synthesizing lead iodide?

1. Mix lead nitrate and potassium iodide

2. Dry

3. Filter

4. Mix lead sulphate and potassium iodide

a)

1, 3, 2

b)

4, 3, 2

c)

1, 4, 2

d)

4, 2, 3

8.

Which of the following is the best description of a salt?

a)

Forms when two metals react

b)

Forms when a carbonate reacts with sodium hydroxide

c)

Forms when all or part of the hydrogen ions in an acid is replaced

d)

Forms when two alkali reacts

9.
Which of these pH values would indicate that a solution is a weak base?
a)
4
b)
5.6
c)
8
d)
13
10.

Which statements are properties of an acid?

1 reacts with ammonium sulfate to form ammonia

2 turns red litmus blue

a)

A 1. Yes; 2. Yes

b)

B 1. Yes; 2. No

c)

C 1. No; 2. Yes

d)

D 1. No; 2. No

11.

The table shows the pH of four aqueous solutions, W, X, Y and Z.

Universal Indicator is added to each solution.

Which row in the second table shows the colour of each solution after the indicator is added?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Three chemicals, P, Q and R, were each dissolved in water. The table shows some of the reactions of these solutions.

The pH of the three solutions was also measured.

What are the correct pH values of these solutions?

a)

A P = 2; Q = 7; R = 13

b)

B P = 2; Q = 1; R = 7

c)

C P = 7; Q = 2; R = 13

d)

D P = 13; Q = 7; R = 2

13.

Different plants grow best under different pH conditions. Which plant grows best in alkaline soil?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

Ant stings hurt because of the methanoic acid produced by the ant.

Which substance could, most safely, be used to neutralise the acid?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

1] The litmus paper is produced from

a)

Lichens

b)

Plant leaves

c)

Fruits

d)

Spinach