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Acids and Bases Quiz

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is released into an aqueous solution by an acid?

a)

Hydroxide ions (OH⁻)

b)

Hydrogen ions (H⁺)

c)

Sodium ions (Na⁺)

d)

Chloride ions (Cl⁻)

2.

Which of the following is a property of acids?

a)

Taste bitter

b)

Feel slippery or soapy to touch

c)

Taste sour

d)

Reacts to breakdown fat and oils

3.

Which of the following acids is used in fertilizers and explosives?

a)

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

b)

Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)

c)

Nitric acid (HNO₃)

d)

Lactic acid (C₃H₆O₃)

4.

What is a common use of sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

a)

Baking

b)

Producing soap and stripping paint

c)

Household cleaner

d)

Antacids

5.

Which of the following is a property of bases?

a)

Taste sour

b)

Produce prickling or burning if in contact with skin

c)

Feel slippery or soapy to touch

d)

Acts as a preservative by stopping the growth of bacteria

6.

Which base is commonly used in baking?

a)

Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂)

b)

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

c)

Ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH)

d)

Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)

7.

What determines the strength of an acid?

a)

The number of hydroxide ions released into the solution

b)

The number of hydrogen ions released into the solution

c)

The number of sodium ions released into the solution

d)

The number of chloride ions released into the solution

8.

Which acid is found in vinegar?

a)

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

b)

Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)

c)

Ethanoic (acetic) acid (CH₃COOH)

d)

Lactic acid (C₃H₆O₃)

9.

What is a common use of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂)?

a)

Paper production

b)

Producing soap and stripping paint

c)

Household cleaner

d)

Antacids

10.

Which of the following is a property of strong bases?

a)

Taste sour

b)

Corrosive

c)

Caustic

d)

Acts as a preservative

11.

What is an indicator in chemistry?

a)

A chemical that changes color depending on how acidic or basic a solution is

b)

A device used to measure temperature

c)

A substance that dissolves in water

d)

A tool used to measure weight

12.

What is a universal indicator?

a)

A chemical that changes color depending on temperature

b)

A chemical that turns a variety of colors to indicate pH levels

c)

A device used to measure pH

d)

A paper soaked in a chemical solution

13.

What is litmus paper?

a)

A chemical that changes color depending on pH

b)

A chemical-soaked piece of paper

c)

A device used to measure acidity

d)

A substance that dissolves in water

14.

What color does blue litmus paper turn in an acidic solution?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Red

d)

Yellow

15.

What color does red litmus paper turn in a basic solution?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

16.

What does the pH scale describe?

a)

The temperature of a solution

b)

The acidity or alkalinity of a solution

c)

The density of a solution

d)

The color of a solution

17.

Which substance is most acidic according to the pH scale?

a)

Battery

b)

Lemon

c)

Tomato

d)

Milk

18.

Which substance is most alkaline according to the pH scale?

a)

Soap

b)

Stomach Tablets

c)

Ammonia Solution

d)

Drain Cleaner

19.

What is an acid?

a)

A substance that releases hydroxide ions (OH⁻) into aqueous solution.

b)

A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H⁺) into aqueous solution.

c)

A substance that releases oxygen ions (O²⁻) into aqueous solution.

d)

A substance that releases nitrogen ions (N³⁻) into aqueous solution.

20.

What is a base?

a)

A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H⁺) into aqueous solution.

b)

A substance that releases oxygen ions (O²⁻) into aqueous solution.

c)

A substance that releases hydroxide ions (OH⁻) into aqueous solution.

d)

A substance that releases nitrogen ions (N³⁻) into aqueous solution.

21.

On what does the strength of an acid depend?

a)

The number of hydroxide ions released into the solution.

b)

The number of oxygen ions released into the solution.

c)

The number of hydrogen ions released into the solution.

d)

The number of nitrogen ions released into the solution.

22.

On what does the strength of a base depend?

a)

The number of hydrogen ions released into the solution.

b)

The number of oxygen ions released into the solution.

c)

The number of nitrogen ions released into the solution.

d)

The number of hydroxide ions released into the solution.

23.

Which of the following substances has a pH value of 7, indicating it is neutral?

a)

Lemon

b)

Water

c)

Baking Soda

d)

Vinegar

24.

What is the pH value of stomach acid?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

1

d)

7