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Importance of pH in everyday life

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Complete the sentence.
A substance that is more basic has a _____ pH than a substance that is acidic.
a)
lower
b)
higher
c)
the same
d)
none of the above
2.

An acid

a)

is a substance that releases H+ ions when dissolved in water

b)

is a substance that does not release any ions when dissolved in water

c)

is a substance that releases OH- when dissolved in water

d)

releases an equal amount of OH- and H+ ions when dissolved in water

3.
What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?
a)
Milk
b)
Orange Juice
c)
Water
d)
Blood
4.

Acids rains are formed as a result of the reactions of SO2 and NO2 gases with water molecules in the atmosphere.


SO2 (g) + H2O (l) --> _______________ (1)


NO2 (g) + H2O (l) --> _______________ (2)


Which acids are formed in the 1st and 2nd reactions respectively ?

a)

H2SO3 and HNO3

b)

H2SO4 and HNO4

c)

HSO4 and HNO2

5.

Which is NOT caused by acid rain?

a)

damage to statues

b)

dying fish

c)

spread of disease

d)

weakened trees

6.

True or false: a neutral solution has equal amounts of H+ and OH-.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Vinegar, fruit juice, and cola are examples of:

a)

strong acids

b)

strong bases

c)

strong bases

d)

weak acids

8.

Water found near sources of air pollution tends to be:

a)

Acidic.

b)

Basic.

c)

Neither. Air pollution doesn't alter the pH of water.

9.

Which of the following colour is seen when universal indicator is added to the Sulphuric acid?

a)

Red

b)

Yellow

c)

Green

d)

Violet

10.

what is the another name for Magnesium hydroxide?

a)

quick lime

b)

washing soda

c)

milk of magnesia

d)

baking soda