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

Multiple choice

acids mixed with bases neutralize each other

  1. false

  2. true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Neutralization is the reaction where an acid and a base react quantitatively with each other to form water and a salt. This process effectively reduces the acidity and basicity of the original solutions.

Multiple choice

acids mixed with strong bases, make stronger bases.

  1. True

  2. false
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mixing an acid with a base results in neutralization, which produces water and salt. It does not create a stronger base; rather, it consumes the existing acid and base to form neutral products.

Multiple choice

Amniotic fluid is...

  1. acidic

  2. alkaline

  3. neutral
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Amniotic fluid is slightly alkaline, with a pH typically ranging between 7.0 and 7.5.

Multiple choice

What is another name for basic?

  1. Alkaline

  2. Acidic

  3. Bitter

  4. Simple
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alkaline is the chemical term used to describe basic substances or solutions with a pH greater than 7.

Multiple choice

A strong acid

  1. Dissociates easily

  2. Does not dissociate easily
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Multiple choice

Distilled water is

  1. an acid

  2. a base

  3. a salt

  4. neutral
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pure distilled water has a neutral pH of approximately 7.0.

Multiple choice

Vinegar (pH 2.4) is a(n)

  1. base

  2. salt

  3. acid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A pH of 2.4 is less than 7, which classifies the substance as an acid.

Multiple choice

Which of the following are corrosive?

  1. acids and bases

  2. acids only

  3. bases only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Both strong acids and strong bases are chemically corrosive and can damage skin and materials.

Multiple choice

Examples of Strong Acids?

  1. Ammonia and Lye

  2. Baking Soda and Distilled Water

  3. Wine and Normal Rain

  4. Battery Acid and Lemon Juice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer