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Chapter 3 Chem Interactions

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is a characteristic property of acids?

a)

They do not react with metals.

b)

They turn blue litmus paper red.

c)

They taste bitter.

2.

Acids are described as corrosive because they

a)

“eat away” at other materials.

b)

feel slippery.

c)

turn litmus blue.

3.

Neutralization is a reaction between a(n)

a)

acid and a metal.

b)

base and a salt.

c)

acid and a base.

4.

Compared to the pH of saliva, the pH of stomach juices is

a)

More acidic.

b)

More basic.

c)

the same.

5.

Normal rainfall is slightly acidic, which means its pH must be

a)

between 7 and 9.

b)

between 2 and 4.

c)

between 5 and 7.

6.

Acids naturally present in food are safe to eat because they usually are

a)

weak.

b)

dilute.

c)

strong.

7.

A(n) __________ is a compound that tastes sour and reacts with some metals.

a)

high

b)

neutral

c)

acid

8.

A(n) ___________ is a compound that turns litmus blue and is often found in soaps and detergents.

a)

low

b)

base

c)

high

9.

In a reaction of an acid with a base, the pH changes to a value that is closer to __________.

a)

acid

b)

neutral

c)

low

10.

Because it will dissolve so many solutes, ___________ is sometimes called the universal solvent.

a)

corrosive

b)

ions

c)

water

11.

How is a solute different from a solvent in a solution?

a)

The solute is present in a greater amount.

b)

The solute is a liquid and the solvent is a solid.

c)

The solute is present in a smaller amount.

12.

Bases feel slippery and taste

a)

sour

b)

bitter

c)

sweet

13.

In a neutralization reaction, acids and bases are on the left side of the equation, so they must be the

a)

reactants

b)

products