Chemistry
Acids and Bases
594 Questions
Acids and bases questions cover the chemical properties, common examples, and theoretical concepts of acidic and basic substances. Topics include identifying proton acceptors, recognizing amphoteric substances, and knowing the sources of everyday organic acids. These foundational chemistry questions are common across SSC, banking, and railways examinations.
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Acids and Bases Questions
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Atomicity
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Consistency
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Isolation
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Durability
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All of the above
E
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Explanation
ACID is an acronym representing the four key properties of a reliable database transaction: Atomicity (all or nothing), Consistency (valid state transitions), Isolation (independent execution), and Durability (permanent storage). Since all listed options are parts of ACID, 'All of the above' is correct.
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Atomicity, Constant, Isolation, Durability.
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Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Duration.
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Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability.
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Atomicity, Consistency, Indexing, Durability.
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Atomicity, Constant, Indexing, Durability.
C
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Explanation
ACID properties are fundamental to database transactions. Atomicity ensures all operations in a transaction succeed or fail together. Consistency maintains data validity, Isolation prevents concurrent transaction interference, and Durability guarantees committed data persists even after system failure.
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Hydrochloric acid
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Carbolic Acid
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Sulphuric Acid
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Acetic Acid
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Oil of Vitriol is the historical common name for sulphuric acid (H2SO4). The name comes from the vitriol (sulfate) minerals used to produce it. Hydrochloric acid is muriatic acid, carbolic acid is phenol, and acetic acid is found in vinegar.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water under pressure, creating the characteristic fizz in soft drinks. HCL and H2SO4 are strong, corrosive mineral acids, and H2No3 is an incorrect chemical formula for nitric acid (HNO3).
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Atomicity Consistency Isolation Durability
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Atomic Consistent Isolate Durability
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Atomicity Consistency Isolation Durable
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Atomicity Consistency Isolated Durabille
A
Correct answer
Explanation
ACID in database systems represents the four key properties that guarantee reliable transaction processing: Atomicity (all-or-nothing execution), Consistency (database remains valid), Isolation (transactions don't interfere), and Durability (committed data persists). Option A correctly uses the consistent noun form 'Durability' rather than 'Durable'.
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Nitric Acid
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Sulphuric Acid
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Hydrocloric Acid
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
H2SO4 is the chemical formula for sulphuric acid, a strong mineral acid. The 'H' represents hydrogen (2 atoms), 'S' represents sulphur (1 atom), and 'O4' represents oxygen (4 atoms). Nitric acid is HNO3 and hydrochloric acid is HCl.
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Nitric Acid
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Sulphuric Acid
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Hydrocloric Acid
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None of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
H2SO4 is the chemical formula for Sulphuric Acid (also spelled Sulfuric Acid). It is a strong diprotic acid with central sulfur atom bonded to two hydroxyl groups (OH) and two oxygen atoms via double bonds. Nitric Acid is HNO3, and Hydrochloric Acid (misspelled as 'Hydrocloric' in the option) is HCl.
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impure dilute methonaic acid
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pure dilute acetic acid
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impure dilute acetic acid
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pure dilute methonaic acid
C
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Explanation
Vinegar is essentially impure dilute acetic acid, containing around 5-8% acetic acid in water along with other compounds that give it its characteristic flavor and aroma. It's not pure acetic acid, and it's definitely not methanoic (formic) acid. Option C correctly captures both the dilute and impure nature of vinegar.
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Hydrochloric Acid
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Chlorine
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Chloroform
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Sulphuric Acid
A
Correct answer
Explanation
HCl is the chemical formula for hydrogen chloride, which in aqueous solution forms hydrochloric acid, a strong acid. Chlorine is Cl2, Chloroform is CHCl3, and Sulphuric Acid is H2SO4. Hydrochloric acid is found in gastric juice and used industrially.
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Sulfuric Acid
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HydroSulfuric Acid
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Hydrochloric Acid
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Chloric Acid
B
Correct answer
Explanation
H2S represents hydrogen sulfide, which when dissolved in water forms a weak acid traditionally called hydrosulfuric acid. While technically H2S gas itself is hydrogen sulfide, in quiz contexts 'HydroSulfuric Acid' is the expected answer. Sulfuric acid is H2SO4, hydrochloric acid is HCl, and chloric acid is HClO3.
A
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Explanation
Hydrazoic acid has the chemical formula HN3 (or N3H as written in options). It's a highly explosive and toxic compound consisting of a linear chain of three nitrogen atoms bonded to hydrogen. The formula N3H correctly represents this structure.
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Hydrochloric acid
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Sulphuric acid
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Hydrogen sulphide
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Nitric acid
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is called the 'King of chemicals' due to its vast industrial applications, from fertilizers to chemical synthesis. It's the most-produced industrial chemical worldwide.
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Hydrochloric acid
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Sulphuric acid
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Hydrogen sulphide
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Nitric acid
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is called the 'King of Chemicals' due to its enormous industrial importance - it's used in fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and chemical manufacturing. It has the highest production volume of any industrial chemical worldwide.
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Hydrochloric acid
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Sulphuric acid
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Hydrogen sulphide
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Nitric acid
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is called the 'King of chemicals' because of its immense industrial importance and widespread use in manufacturing. It's the most-produced industrial chemical worldwide and a key indicator of a country's industrial development.
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Hydrochloric acid
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Sulphuric acid
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Hydrogen sulphide
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Nitric acid
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is called the 'King of chemicals' because of its immense industrial importance and widespread use. It has the highest production volume among all chemicals globally. Hydrochloric acid, hydrogen sulfide, and nitric acid are important chemicals but don't have this title.