ACID BASES AND SALTS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION 1 MARK
Q.1 To protect tooth decay, we are advised to brush our teeth regularly.
The nature of toothpaste used is-
a) acidic b) neutral c) basic d) corrosive
Q.2 A compound x in aqueous solution turns red litmus solution into blue
Identify 'x'
a) Hydrochloric acid b) Ammonium hydroxide sol
c) Sodium chloride solution d) Vinegar
Q.3 Which one is stronger acid with pH=5 or with pH=2.
Q.4 What happens when chlorine is passed over dry slaked lime?
Q.5 Dry HCl gas does not change the color of dry blue litmus paper why?
Q.6 Fill in the blanks-
a) The chemical formula of plaster of paris is .
b) Neutral s u b s t a nc es have a pH= .
c) Gold can be dissolved in. _
d) Commonly used antacid is--
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Q.7 Given below are the results of solutions tested with universal paper
indicator.
Sulphuric acid Red
Metal polish Dark blue
Washing up Yellow
liquid Milk of Light
Magnesia Oven blue
cleaner. Purple
Car battery acid Pink
Arrange the solutions with increasing pH values.
Q.8 Complete the following reaction-
!) Na2 C03 + HCl →
ii) NaOH + HCl →
iii) CuO+HCl →
iv) Zn+NaOH →
2
Q.9
Name of salt Salt obtained from
Formula Base Acid
1 Ammonium chloride NH4Cl NH40H -
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2 Copper sulphate CuS04 --
-- H2S04
3 Sodium Chloride NaCl NaOH -
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4 Magnesium Nitrate Mg (N03)2 --
-- HN03
5 Potassium sulphate K2S04 --
-- -
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6 Calcium nitrate Ca(N03)2 Ca(OH)2 -
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Q.10 Classify into strong and weak acid-
Hydrochloric acid, Formic acid nitric acid, acetic acid, Sulphuric acid, citric
acid
11. Name the acid present in ant sting.
12. What happens when egg shell is added to nitric acid?
13. Name a salt which does not contain water of crystallization.
14 Name two constituents of baking powder.
15. What is the pH of gastric juices released during digestion?
16. Which solution is used to dissolve gold?
17. How will you test a gas which is liberated when HCl acid reacts with an
active metal?
18. Why does flow of acid rainw ater into a river make the survival of
aquatic life in the river difficult?
19. When conc. acid is added to water, whether the process is exothermic or
endothermic ?
20. Which by-product of chlor-alkali process is used for manufacturing
MCQ
1. On putting a drop of liquid on a pH paper a student observer a small
patch of blue color on pH paper. The liquid is most probably-
a) H2O b) HCl c) NaOH d) H2SO4
2. The color obtained on pH paper for highly acid basic and neutral
solutions are respectively.
a) blue, orange, green
b) yellow, blue, green
c) red, blue, green
d) red, green, blue
3 . Four student- 'A’, 'B', 'C' and D measured pH value of water, lemon juice
and sodium bicarbonate solution. The student who has expressed correct pH
values in decreasing order.
a) Water > lemon juice > Sod. bicarbonate solution
b) Lemon juice> Water > Sod. bicarbonate solution
c) Sod. bicarbonate solution > water > lemon juice
d) Water > Sod. bicarbonate solution > lemon juice
4. If we add some sodium carbonate in distilled water, the pH of solution
will be-
a) less than 7
b) more than 7
c) exactly 7
d) very close to 7
5. Oil HCl is added to sodium carbonate. Itis observed that: -
a) No change takes place.
b) A loud sound is produced immediately.
c) Immediately a brick effervescence occurs.
d) The solution turns black.
6. A student added Z n g r a n u l e s t o d i l . HCl a n d made following
observations:-
1) The surface of Zn become black
ii) A colorless gas evolved which burns with pop/ sound.
iii) The solution remains colorless.
7 A colorless and odorless gas is liberated when hydrochloric acid is added
to solution of Sod. carbonate. The name of gas is-
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Nitrogen dioxide
c) Sulphur dioxide
d) Sulphur trioxide
8. When did HCl reacts with Zn metal the gas liberated is-
a) Oxygen b) Nitrogen c) Chlorine d) Hydrogen
Assertion Reasoning Based Questions
1. A gas is produced when cone H 2S04 is added to solid sodium chloride
taken is test-tube. The gas coming out through the delivery tube is
passed over a dry blue litmus paper.
I.Blue color of litmus changes into Red.
II. Blue color of litmus does not change into
i) I is correct
ii) II is correct.
iii) I and II both are correct.
iv) I and II both are wrong.
2. A white colored powder is used by the doctors for supporting fractured
bones-
1. Itis plastic of Paris
II. Itis Gypsum
i) I is correct
ii) II is correct.
iii) Both I and II are correct
iv) Both I and II are wrong
SHORT TYPE QUESTIONS (3 Marks)
1. Why does bleaching powder smell strongly of chlorine and does not
dissolve completely in water?
2. Hold one moist and one dry strip of blue litmus paper over dry HCl
acid gas. Which strip will turn red and why?
3. What is Plaster of Paris? How is it obtained from gypsum?
4. What is the role of toothpastes in preventing cavities?
5. Explain why sour substances are effective in cleaning copper vessels?
6. A white powder is added while baking breads and cakes to make them soft
and fluffy. What is the name of the powder? What are its main
ingredients?
7. How washing soda is prepared from baking soda?
8. Though the compounds such as glucose and alcohol have hydrogen
atoms in their molecule, yet they are not categorized as acids. Why?
9. What is the reaction called when an acid reacts with base to produce
salt and water? Give example also.
10. Why are pickles and curd not stored in copper and brass utensils?
11. On passing excess C02 through lime water, it first turns milky and then
becomes colorless Explain why ? Write chemical equations.
12. How are bases different from alkalis? Are all bases’ alkalis?
13. While constructing a house, a builder selects marble flooring and
marble top for kitchen where vinegar and juices of lemon, tamarind etc.
are more often used for cooking. Will you agree to this selection and
why?
14. Indicate with the help of a diagram the variation of pH with change in
concentration of H+ (aq.) and OH- (aq.) ions.
15. Write the name and formulae of three hydrated salts.
16. What h a p p e n s when calcium carbonate is made to react with
hydrochloric acid ? Give the equation of reaction.
17. Why metallic oxides are called basic oxides and non-metallic oxides are
called acidic oxides?
18. What is pH scale?What is pH value of salt formed by a
(a) weak acid and strong base?
(b) strong acid and strong base?
Q.19 A metal compound 'N. reacts with dil. H2S04 to produce a gas which
extinguisher a burning candle. Identify compound 'N and gas produces.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction if one of compound
formed is sodium sulphate.
Q.20 The pH of salt used to make tasty and crispy pakoras is 14. Identify and
write the chemical equation for its formation list its two uses.
Q.21 A compound which is prepared by gypsum has the property of
hardening when mixed with water identify and write its chemical
formulae. Write the chemical equation for preparation and mention any
one use of it? (CBSE sample paper-2018)
Q.22 Identify the acid and base which form sodium hydrogen carbonate. Write
the chemical equation in support of your answer state whether the
compound is acidic, basic, or neutral. Also write the pH.
Q.23 A compound 'x' on heating with excess of conc.H 2S04 also react with Na
metal to give colorless gas 'z' Identify 'x' 'y' and 'z' and also write the
equation for formation of 'y' and also write the role of cone H2SQ4 in the
reaction (CBSE-2018)
Q.24 2ml of sodium hydroxide solution is added to few pieces of granulated
Zn metal taken in test-tube. When the contents are warmed, a gas is
evolved which is bubbled through soap solution before testing. Write
the equation of chemical reaction involved and test to detect gas. Name
the gas which will be evolved when same metal reacts with solution of
strong acid.
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (5 Marks)
1. What is water of crystallization? W r it e the common name and chemical
formula of a commercially important compound which has ten water
molecules. How is this compound obtained? Write chemical equations
also. List any two uses of this compound.
2. Identify the compound X on the basis of the reactions given below.
Also, write the name and chemical formulae of A and B
X + Zn -.. A + H2 (g)
X + HCl -.. B + H2
3. An element P does not react with dil. H2S04 •If forms an oxide PO which
turns red litmus into blue. Will you call P as a metal or a non-metal? Give
reason.
4. What is bleaching powder chemically. How it is prepared. What happens
when bleaching powder is exposed to air for long time? Give any two
important uses of bleaching powder.
