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Acids and Alkalis Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the pH value of a neutral substance?

a)

14

b)

7

c)

0

d)

5

2.

What type of substance is an alkali?

a)

A corrosive material

b)

A strong acid

c)

A soluble base

d)

A neutral substance

3.

What does litmus paper do in acidic solutions?

a)

Turns blue

b)

Turns green

c)

Stays red

d)

Turns yellow

4.

What is produced in a neutralisation reaction?

a)

Hydrogen and oxygen

b)

Acid and base

c)

Carbon dioxide and water

d)

Salt and water

5.

What is the pH range for acidic substances?

a)

0 to 14

b)

6 to 8

c)

7 to 14

d)

0 to 6

6.

What is a universal indicator?

a)

A type of acid

b)

A mixture of dyes

c)

A pH meter

d)

A strong base

7.

What happens to the pH when an acid and a base are mixed?

a)

It decreases

b)

It increases

c)

It remains the same

d)

It gets closer to 7

8.

What is the effect of acid rain on soil?

a)

Increases pH

b)

No effect

c)

Makes it more alkaline

d)

Decreases pH

9.

Which acid produces a chloride salt?

a)

Sulfuric acid

b)

Nitric acid

c)

Hydrochloric acid

d)

Acetic acid

10.

What is a characteristic of a corrosive substance?

a)

It has a pH of 7

b)

It is harmless

c)

It can burn skin

d)

It is always neutral