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ACIDS BASES AND SALTS MCQs

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Question 1. Which of the following acid has the highest concentration of H+ ions?
  1.    1M hydrochloric acid
  2.    1M acetic acid
  3.    1M Citric acid
  4.    1M propanoic acid
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 1M hydrochloric acid
:
A
Strong acids release H+ions more easily than weaker ones. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid, whereas, acetic acid (CH3COOH), citric acid (C6H8O7) and propanoic acid (CH3CH2COOH) areweak acids.
So, 1M hydrochloric acid will have a higher concentration of
H+ions than acetic acid and propanoic acid.
Question 2. NaOH and KOH are ____ which are water soluble base. 
  1.    Weak acids
  2.    Alkalis
  3.    Neutral
  4.    Amphoteric
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Alkalis
:
B
A base is any substance that neutralises an acid. It may or may not be soluble in water. Those bases that are soluble in water are knownas alkalis. Thus, an alkali is a water soluble base. For eg., NaOH, KOH etc.
Question 3. The most commonly used indicator in the laboratory is: 
  1.    Litmus
  2.    Universal Indicator
  3.    Methyl Orange
  4.    Phenolphthalein
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Universal Indicator
:
B
The most commonly used indicator in the laboratory is 'Universal Indicator'.Auniversal indicatoris apH indicatorcomposed of asolutionof several compounds that exhibits several smoothcolourchanges over apHvalue range from 1 to 14 to indicate theacidityor alkalinity of solutions.
Question 4. An acid reacts with a base to form ___ and water.
 Discuss Question

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An acid reacts with a base to form salt and water.
For example, when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide solution, sodium chloride and water are formed. This is called as neutralisation reaction.
NaOH + HCl NaCl + H2O
Question 5. ______ is a substance of which smell varies depending on whether it is mixed with an acidic or a basic solution.
  1.    Gustatory indicator
  2.    Olfactory indicator
  3.    Natural indicator
  4.    Synthetic indicator
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Olfactory indicator
:
B
An olfactory indicator is a substance of which smell varies depending on whether it is mixed with an acidic or a basic solution.Vanilla, clove and onion are olfactory indicators.
Gustatoryindicator are substances that can change its taste depending on their reaction with acid or base. Tongue is an example of gustatory indicator.
Question 6. The pH of gastric juices released during digestion is:
  1.    less than seven
  2.    more than seven
  3.    equal to seven
  4.    equal to zero
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> less than seven
:
A
Gastric juices that are released in the stomach are acidic in nature. Thus, their pHis less than seven. When they are released in excess quantity, we take mild bases like baking soda to neutralise its effect.
Question 7. Which one is an acidic salt?
  1.    NH4Cl
  2.    CH3COONa
  3.    KCl
  4.    NaCl
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> NH4Cl
:
A
Salts of a strong acid and a strong base are neutral with pH value of 7. On the other hand, salts of a strong acid and weak base are acidic with pH value less than 7 and those of a strong base and weak acid are basic in nature, with pH value more than 7.
NH4Cl is a salt of weak base(NH4OH) and strong acid (HCl).Hence, it is a acidic salt.
CH3COONa is salt of weak acid(CH3COOH) and strong base (NaOH). Hence, it is a basic salt.
KCl is salt of strong acid(HCl) and strong base(KOH). Hence, it is a neutral salt.
NaCl is salt of strong acid(HCl) and strong base(NaOH). Hence, it is a neutral salt.
Question 8. Which acid is present in an ant sting?
  1.    Formic acid
  2.    Acetic acid
  3.    Sulphuric Acid
  4.    Hydrochloric acid
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Formic acid
:
A
Ant sting contains formic acid. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH.
Question 9. On heating sodium hydrogen carbonate, it decomposes to form sodium carbonate, water and oxygen.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    Methyl Orange
  4.    Phenolphthalein
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
This statement is false.On heating sodium hydrogen carbonate it decomposes to form sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide.
2NaHCO3 Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O
Question 10. An aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    1M Citric acid
  4.    1M propanoic acid
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
For any substance to conduct electricity, there must be the availability of mobile charge carriers. These charge carriers can be:
free electrons that can flow within the substance.
ions that can flow in the solution.
An acid when added in water dissociates into its corresponding ions. For example, hydrochloric acid (HCl) when added to water, dissociates into H+ and Cl ions. These ions present in the solution conduct electricity.

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