wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Acid and Base Concepts

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a basic solution?

a)

A basic solution is a solution to a linear programming problem where all constraints are equations and all variables are non-negative.

b)

A basic solution is a solution to a calculus problem where all variables are imaginary numbers.

c)

A basic solution is a solution to a quadratic programming problem where all constraints are equations and all variables are non-negative.

d)

A basic solution is a solution to a linear programming problem where all constraints are inequalities and all variables are negative.

2.

List two properties of acids.

a)

Neutralizes bases, pH less than 7

b)

Forms covalent bonds, pH greater than 7

c)

Donates protons, pH less than 7

d)

Accepts protons, pH greater than 7

3.

Define an acid.

a)

A substance that neutralizes bases.

b)

A substance that donates a proton or accepts an electron pair in reactions.

c)

A substance that absorbs a proton in reactions.

d)

A substance that releases an electron pair in reactions.

4.

What is the pH range of a basic solution?

a)

Greater than 7

b)

Equal to 7

c)

Less than 7

d)

Between 5 and 7

5.

How do acids taste?

a)

Sour

b)

Salty

c)

Bitter

d)

Sweet

6.

What is the effect of acids on litmus paper?

a)

Have no effect on litmus paper.

b)

Cause litmus paper to turn yellow.

c)

Turn red litmus paper blue.

d)

Turn blue litmus paper red.

7.

Define a base.

a)

A base is the top support of a structure.

b)

A base is the middle support of a structure.

c)

A base is the ending point in a mathematical system.

d)

A base is the bottom support of a structure or the starting point in a mathematical system.

8.

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

a)

8

b)

7

c)

10

d)

5

9.

List two properties of bases.

a)

Are acidic

b)

Are colorless

c)

Taste bitter, feel slippery

d)

Smell sweet

10.

How do bases feel to the touch?

a)

Sticky or gooey

b)

Rough or grainy

c)

Soft or fluffy

d)

Slippery or soapy

11.

What is the effect of bases on litmus paper?

a)

Turn yellow litmus paper green

b)

Turn blue litmus paper red

c)

No effect on litmus paper

d)

Turn red litmus paper blue

12.

Explain the difference between acids and bases.

a)

Acids release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water, while bases release hydrogen ions (H+).

b)

Acids release oxygen ions in water, while bases release hydrogen ions.

c)

Acids release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water, while bases release oxygen ions.

d)

Acids release hydrogen ions (H+) in water, while bases release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water.