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ACIDS BASES AND SALTS MCQs

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Question 41. Fill in the blanks. [3 MARKS]
(a) Lemon juice and vinegar taste ___ because they contain ___.
(b) When an acidic solution is mixed with a basic solution, they___ each other forming___and water.
(c) Phenolphthalein gives___colour with lime water.
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(a) Lemon juice and vinegar taste sour because they contain acids.
(b)When an acidic solution is mixed with a basic solution, they neutralizeeach other forming salt and water.
(c)Phenolphthalein gives pinkcolour with lime water.
Question 42. State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements. [5 MARKS]
(a) All substances are either acidic or basic.
(b) A compound if acidic will turn all indicators red.
(c) Lime water turns red litmus blue.
(d) Common salt dissolved in water turns blue litmus red.
(e) Phenolphthalein is a natural indicator.
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(a)False. Substances can be neutral as well.
(b) False. Acids do not turn all indicators red.
(c)True.Lime water turns red litmus blue because it is basic.
(d) False. It does not change the colour of litmus at all.
(e)False. It is a man-made indicator.
Question 43. What is acid rain? What are the various components of acid rain? Why is it harmful? [3 Marks]
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Damages: 1 Mark
As the name indicates the rain containing excess of acids is called acid rain.
The rain becomes acidic because carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide (which are released into the air as pollutants) dissolve in raindrops to form carbonic acid, sulphuric acid, and nitric acid respectively.
Acid rainis harmful because it can cause damage to buildings, historical monuments, plants, and animals. One of the best examples of harmful effects of acid rains is its effect on Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is made of marbles which are basic(calcium carbonate). Its colour has changed because of acid rain.
Question 44. How do we test whether a substance is an acid or base? Explain the mechanism. Give examples of some substances that can be used for testing acids and bases. 
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Examples: 1 Mark
For testing whether a substance is an acid or base, we use indicators.
Indicators are special substances that show a change of colour or smell when added to a solution containing an acidic or a basic substance.
Examples of indicators are: Turmeric, litmus, China rose petals, vanilla, etc.
Question 45. We brush our teeth with toothpaste that is basic in nature. Explain why?  [3 MARKS]
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Explanation: 2 Marks
The bacteria present in our mouth produce acid which tends to decay our tooth.
The basic compounds present in our toothpaste neutralize the acids produced by the bacteria and preventthe decay of our tooth.
Hence our toothpaste is basic in nature so that we can prevent tooth decay
Question 46. You find a substance that is bitter in taste. When you rubbed its solution on your fingers, it felt soapy. What is this substance? Give an example of a substance of similar nature. [2 MARKS]
 
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The substances that taste bitter and are soapy when rubbed are called bases. Hence this substance isa base.
Sodium hydroxide is an example of a base.
Question 47. What is a litmus paper? What would happen when a red litmus paper is treated with a solution containing NaOH?  [2 MARKS]
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Litmus paper is an indicator. It is used to check whether a solution is acidic or basic.
When treated with a solution containing NaOH, the color of red litmus paper will change to blue as NaOH is a base and bases turn red litmus blue.
Question 48. Name the acid in our stomach which helps in digestion? What is the cause and remedy of acidity?  [3 MARKS]
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Hydrochloric acid is an acid in our stomach which helps in digestion.
Too much of acid in the stomach causes acidity. To relieve acidity, we take an antacid such as milk of magnesia, which contains magnesium hydroxide.
It neutralises the effect of excessive acid as it is basic in nature.
Question 49. What is the source of litmus solution? What colour does it exhibit in acidic and basic solution?  [2 MARKS]
 
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Litmus is extracted from lichens.
When added to an acidic solution, it turns red and when added to a basic solution, it turns blue.
It has mauve (purple) colour in distilled water which is neutral.
Question 50. Match the substances in Column I with those in Column II.  [5 MARKS]
Match The Substances In Column I With Those In Column II.  ...
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(a) (iii)Tartaric acid is present in unripe mangoes.
(b) (v)Calcium hydroxide is present in lime water.
(c) (iv)Formic acid is present in ant's sting.
(d) (i) Sodium hydroxide is present in soap.
(e) (ii)Lactic acid is present in curd.

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