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Acids Bases and Salts

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

NaOH may be found in drain cleaners and as a component of soaps. Is NaOH an acid or a base?

a)

Acid

b)

Base

c)

Neither (Neutral)

d)

Amphoteric

2.

A substance is found to have the following characteristics:


Very bitter taste

Feels soapy to the touch

Produces OH- ions when dissolved in water


In what category would the substance be classified?

a)

acid

b)

base

3.

Which is NOT an amphoteric oxide?

a)

zinc oxide

b)

aluminium oxide

c)

lead (II) oxid

d)

sodium oxide

4.

Potassium carbonate reacts with an acid Y to form potassium nitrate, water and carbon dioxide. What is the acid used for this reaction?

a)

HNO3

b)

H2SO4

c)

HCl

d)

CH3COOH

5.

What range of values on the pH scale represent solutions with a higher ratio of hydronium (H3O+) ions?

a)

0-14

b)

below 7

c)

7

d)

above 7

6.
during preparation of HCL gas on a humid day the gas is usually passed through the guardtube containing calcium chloride .The role of calcium chloride is 
a)
absorb the evolved gas
b)
moisten the gas
c)
absorb moisture from the gas
d)
absorb CL ions from the evolved gas
7.
calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel its nature is
a)
basic
b)
acidic 
c)
neutral
d)
amphoteric
8.
To protect tooth decay we are advised to brush our teeth regurlarly.The toothpaste is
a)
acidic
b)
neutral
c)
basic
d)
corrosive
9.

Complete the definition below:

Acids are....

a)

hydrogen donors.

b)

hydrogen acceptors.

c)

proton donors.

d)

proton acceptors.

10.

Complete this equation:

sulfuric acid + potassium hydroxide -->

a)

potassium oxide + hydrogen

b)

potassium chloride + water

c)

potassium sulfate + hydrogen

d)

potassium sulfate + water

11.

What colour does Universal Indicator turn in a solution of pH 6?

a)

Red

b)

Yellow

c)

Dark green

d)

Turquoise

12.

A lighted splint was held over a flask in which a gas was given off. The splint went out with a pop. Which gas was given off?

a)

hydrogen

b)

chlorine

c)

oxygen

d)

ammonia

13.
Which of the following is most likely to be basic:
a)
Lemon juice
b)
Vinegar
c)
Laundry detergent
d)
Coke
14.

The pH scale is used to determine the strength of

a)

acids and bases

b)

chemical bonds

c)

electrical charges

d)

particles in a solution

15.

Chemicals formed when an acid and a base combine.

a)

salts

b)

noble gases

c)

metalloids

d)

hydroxides

16.

Lime water turns milky on passing which gas through it

a)

H2

b)

Cl2

c)

CO2

d)

NH3

17.

The formula of Epsom salt is

a)

MgCO3

b)

Mg(OH)2

c)

MgSO4

d)

MgCl2

18.

Assertion : Litmus is a natural indicator

Reason : Litmus is taken from lichen plant

a)

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion

b)

Both assertion and reason are false

c)

Assertion is false and reason is true

d)

Assertion is true and reason is false

19.

State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE ?


Cane sugar contains hydrogen and may be regarded as an acid

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

The deliquescent salt from the following is :

a)

KCl

b)

CuSO4 . 5H2O

c)

ZnCl2

d)

MgSO4