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ACIDS BASES AND SALTS MCQs

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Question 31. Distilled water is basic in nature.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Bases turn red litmus blue​
  4.    Bases turn blue litmus red
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
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B
Distilled wateris neutral in character, i.e., it is neitheracidicnorbasic. Neutral nature ofdistilled watercan be verified by the use of blue and red litmus paper.
Question 32. Pick the odd one out.
  1.    Baking soda
  2.    Caustic soda
  3.    Toothpaste
  4.    Vinegar
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Answer: Option D. -> Vinegar
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D
Baking soda, Caustic soda and toothpaste are basic in nature.
Vinegar is the only acid in the given list.
Question 33. On adding phenolphthalein indicator to a colourless solution, no change is observed. What can be the nature of this solution?
  1.    Alkaline
  2.    Acidic or neutral
  3.    Acidic or alkaline
  4.    Alkaline or neutral
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Acidic or neutral
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B
Phenolphthalein is an acid-base indicator which is colourless in acidic and neutral solutions. It turns pink to red in alkaline solutions.
Question 34. What is the common name for sodium bicarbonate?
  1.    Quick lime
  2.    Baking soda
  3.    Slaked lime
  4.    Milk of magnesia
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Answer: Option B. -> Baking soda
:
B
The common name ofsodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is baking soda. It is added to bakery products like bread and cakes.
Question 35. Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bites because the calamine solution is acidic.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Bases turn red litmus blue​
  4.    Bases turn blue litmus red
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
The sting of an ant contains formic acid which causes irritation on the skin. Calamine solution contains zinc carbonate which is a base. Calamine solution neutralizes the acid effect of the ant bite when applied on the skin.​​
Question 36. Which gas is released when acid reacts with metals? 
  1.    Hydrogen
  2.    Nitrogen
  3.    Oxygen
  4.    Carbon dioxide
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Answer: Option A. -> Hydrogen
:
A
An acid reacts with a metal andgives a salt with evolution of hydrogen gas.
Acid+metalsalt+H2
Many reactive metals like sodium, potassium, etc.displace hydrogen from acids.
2HCl+2Na2NaCl+H2
Question 37. Tooth decay is caused by the presence of a base.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Turmeric
  4.    Baking Soda
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Answer: Option B. -> False
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B
The leftover food in the mouth is eaten by bacteria which releases acid into the mouth. This causes tooth decay.
Question 38. Which of the following is an acid-base indicator?
  1.    Vinegar
  2.    Limewater
  3.    Turmeric
  4.    Baking Soda
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Turmeric
:
C
An indicator is a substance which indicates if a substance is acidic or basic. Turmeric is a natural acid-base indicator which is yellow in colour. It remains yellow in an acidic solution and turns to reddish brown in a basic solution.
Question 39. Why do some fruits taste sour? Which acid is present in curd?  [2 MARKS]
 
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Why: 1 Mark
Which: 1 Mark
The sour taste of many fruits and vegetables is due to the various types of acids present in them. The word acid is derived from a Latin word, which means "sour”.
Lactic acid is present in curd.
Question 40. State three differences between acids and bases.  [3 MARKS]
 
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Each point: 1 Mark
AcidsBases(i)Acidsaresourintaste.(i)Basesarebitterintaste.(ii)Theyturnlitmuspaperred.(ii)Theyturnlitmuspaperblue.(iii)Theydonotfeelsoapywhentouched.(iii)Theyfeelsoapywhentouched.

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