Acids And Bases(General Knowledge > General Science ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. Compounds form when _______________
  1.    atoms of one element bond together
  2.    atoms of two or more elements bond together
  3.    molecules of one element are mixed together
  4.    molecules of two or more elements are mixed together
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> atoms of two or more elements bond together

Question 2. Soap is a weak base
  1.    they taste sour
  2.    they taste sweet
  3.    they taste bitter
  4.    they taste salty
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> they taste bitter

Question 3. Which of these solutions is an acid?
  1.    Dish Soap: pH of 12
  2.    Tomato Soup: pH of 4
  3.    Baking Soda: pH of 9
  4.    Drain Cleaner: pH of 14
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> Tomato Soup: pH of 4

Question 4. Explain what happens when a strong acid and a strong base are poured into the same container
  1.    they form separate layers
  2.    they mix physically but not chemically
  3.    they break apart into separate elements
  4.    they react chemically to form a salt
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> they react chemically to form a salt

Question 5. Ammonia has a pH of 12
  1.    an acid
  2.    a base
  3.    an element
  4.    a metal
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> a base

Question 6. Which of the following is a basic solution?
  1.    household ammonia
  2.    HCl dissolved in water
  3.    Vinegar
  4.    Pure water
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> household ammonia

Question 7. A substance is found to have the following characteristics:Very bitter taste Feels slippery to the touch Produces OH- ions when dissolved in water In what category would the substance be classified?
  1.    acid
  2.    base
  3.    enzyme
  4.    fatty acid
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> base

Question 8. What completely ionizes in solution?
  1.    Weak acids
  2.    Strong acids
  3.    Strong Salts
  4.    Neutral salts
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> Strong acids

Question 9. Phenolophalein turns from clear to pink when the pH turns
  1.    acidic
  2.    basic
  3.    saline
  4.    ionic
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> basic

Question 10. Which of these pH values represent an acid?
  1.    4
  2.    8
  3.    10
  4.    12
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> 4