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Acids, Bases, and Wastewater Treatment Quiz

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a strong acid?

a)

HCl

b)

CH₃COOH

c)

H₂CO₃

d)

HCN

2.

Which of these is a weak acid?

a)

Sulphuric acid

b)

Nitric acid

c)

Acetic acid

d)

Hydrochloric acid

3.

Which of the following acids is found in citrus fruits?

a)

Tartaric acid

b)

Citric acid

c)

Oxalic acid

d)

Formic acid

4.

Concentrated H₂SO₄ is used as a:

a)

Reducing agent

b)

Oxidizing agent and dehydrating agent

c)

Neutralizer

d)

Salt producer

5.

Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?

a)

Sour taste

b)

Turns blue litmus red

c)

Produces H⁺ ions in solution

d)

Slippery touch

6.

Which of these is a strong base?

a)

NaOH

b)

NH₄OH

c)

Ca(OH)₂

d)

Mg(OH)₂

7.

Ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH) is a:

a)

Strong base

b)

Weak base

c)

Neutral substance

d)

Salt

8.

Which property is common to all bases?

a)

Sour taste

b)

Slippery feel

c)

Turns red litmus blue

d)

Both b & c

9.

Which base is used in antacids?

a)

NaOH

b)

Ca(OH)₂

c)

Mg(OH)₂

d)

KOH

10.

Which base is called caustic potash?

a)

NaOH

b)

KOH

c)

Ca(OH)₂

d)

NH₄OH

11.

Table salt is chemically:

a)

Na₂CO₃

b)

NaCl

c)

Na₂SO₄

d)

KCl

12.

Plaster of Paris is chemically:

a)

CaSO₄·½H₂O

b)

CaSO₄·2H₂O

c)

CaCO₃

d)

CaCl₂

13.

Washing soda is:

a)

NaHCO₃

b)

Na₂CO₃·10H₂O

c)

K₂CO₃

d)

NaCl

14.

Baking soda is used in antacids because it:

a)

Acts as an oxidizer

b)

Neutralizes acid

c)

Produces SO₂

d)

Is acidic in nature

15.

Which salt is used for making bleaching powder?

a)

NaCl

b)

KCl

c)

CaSO₄

d)

CaCl₂

16.

pH scale measures:

a)

Temperature

b)

Acidity or alkalinity

c)

Pressure

d)

Conductivity

17.

Neutral solution has a pH of:

a)

0

b)

7

c)

14

d)

1

18.

Which of the following has pH less than 7?

a)

NaOH

b)

NH₄OH

c)

HCl

d)

Ca(OH)₂

19.

Universal indicator is:

a)

A single chemical

b)

A mixture of dyes

c)

A salt

d)

A strong acid

20.

Which indicator turns pink in basic solution?

a)

Litmus

b)

Methyl orange

c)

Phenolphthalein

d)

Universal indicator

21.

Neutralization is a reaction between:

a)

Acid + Salt

b)

Base + Salt

c)

Acid + Base

d)

Salt + Salt

22.

Which of the following is a neutralization reaction?

a)

HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O

b)

CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂

c)

C + O₂ → CO₂

d)

NaOH → Na⁺ + OH⁻

23.

Which of these is an example of neutralization in daily life?

a)

Use of lime on acidic soil

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Respiration

d)

Burning of coal

24.

In medicine, neutralization is used in:

a)

Vaccination

b)

Antacids

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Painkillers

25.

Why does bee sting pain reduce when baking soda is applied?

a)

Baking soda is acidic

b)

Baking soda neutralizes acid

c)

Baking soda absorbs poison

d)

Baking soda acts as cooling agent

26.

Wastewater is defined as:

a)

Pure water from rivers

b)

Water that is safe to drink

c)

Used water containing impurities

d)

Distilled water

27.

The first step of wastewater treatment in sewage plants is:

a)

Sedimentation

b)

Screening

c)

Chlorination

d)

Aeration

28.

The treatment of wastewater is also called:

a)

Chlorination

b)

Sewage treatment

c)

Filtration

d)

Neutralization

29.

In primary treatment, wastewater is allowed to:

a)

Evaporate

b)

Settle so solids sink

c)

React with chlorine

d)

Pass through sand filters

30.

The settled material at the bottom of tanks is called:

a)

Effluent

b)

Sludge

c)

Filtrate

d)

Compost

31.

Oil and grease from wastewater float at the top and are removed by:

a)

Screening

b)

Skimming

c)

Filtration

d)

Sedimentation

32.

The main purpose of secondary treatment is:

a)

Remove physical impurities

b)

Remove dissolved & organic matter

c)

Remove only sand particles

d)

Sterilize water

33.

The secondary treatment is mainly a:

a)

Physical process

b)

Biological process

c)

Chemical process

d)

Thermal process

34.

Aeration in sewage treatment provides:

a)

Heat

b)

Oxygen for microorganisms

c)

Nutrients for plants

d)

Cooling of water

35.

The by-product of anaerobic sludge digestion is:

a)

Oxygen

b)

Biogas

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Carbon monoxide

36.

Activated sludge process uses:

a)

Chemicals only

b)

Microorganisms (bacteria)

c)

Heating

d)

Mechanical pressure

37.

Tertiary treatment mainly removes:

a)

Organic matter

b)

Pathogens & dissolved chemicals

c)

Sand and grit

d)

Large particles

38.

Chlorination in sewage treatment is used for:

a)

Killing harmful bacteria

b)

Removing sand

c)

Settling sludge

d)

Increasing oxygen level

39.

Ozone treatment of wastewater is:

a)

A physical method

b)

A chemical disinfection method

c)

A biological process

d)

A mechanical process

40.

UV radiation in wastewater treatment is used for:

a)

Settling

b)

Disinfection

c)

Screening

d)

Aeration

41.

Which disease is commonly spread by untreated sewage?

a)

Malaria

b)

Typhoid

c)

Arthritis

d)

Diabetes

42.

Which harmful gas is released from septic tanks?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Methane

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Neon

43.

Industrial wastewater often contains:

a)

Nutrients only

b)

Toxic chemicals & heavy metals

c)

Oxygen

d)

Pure water

44.

Untreated sewage in rivers leads to:

a)

Increased oxygen level

b)

Decreased dissolved oxygen

c)

No effect on aquatic life

d)

Pure water