Acids, Bases and Salts: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Sixth Form Chemistry

Question 1

What is the conjugate base of the weak acid, hydrofluoric acid (HF)?

Accepted Answer

Fluoride ion

Answer

Hydroxide ion

Answer

Water

Answer

Hydrogen ion

Question 2

What is the chemical formula for the strong base commonly known as caustic soda?

Accepted Answer

NaOH

Answer

HCl

Answer

H2SO4

Answer

CaCO3

Question 3

Which of the following acids would be classified as a weak acid?

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid (CH3COOH)

Answer

Nitric acid (HNO3)

Answer

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

Answer

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Question 4

When sodium hydroxide (NaOH) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) in a neutralization reaction, what is the name of the salt that is formed?

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride (NaCl)

Answer

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

Answer

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

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Water (H2O)

Question 5

What is the pH of a neutral solution?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

0

Answer

14

Answer

10

Question 6

Which of the following reactions is a neutralization reaction?

Accepted Answer

Acid + Base → Salt + Water

Answer

Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen

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Base + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen

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Salt + Water → Acid + Base

Question 7

What is the conjugate base of a weak acid?

Accepted Answer

A weak base

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A strong base

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A neutral compound

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An acidic compound

Question 8

Which of the following salts is soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride

Answer

Calcium carbonate

Answer

Iron(III) hydroxide

Answer

Barium sulfate

Question 9

What is the molarity of a solution containing 0.2 moles of NaOH in 500 mL of solution?

Accepted Answer

0.2 M

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0.1 M

Answer

0.4 M

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0.8 M

Question 10

Which of the following is a strong acid?

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid

Answer

Acetic acid

Answer

Carbonic acid

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Phosphoric acid

Question 11

What is the chemical formula of sodium sulfate?

Accepted Answer

Na2SO4

Answer

NaSO3

Answer

Na2S2O3

Answer

NaHSO4

Question 12

Which of the following salts is **insoluble** in water?

Accepted Answer

Calcium carbonate

Answer

Sodium chloride

Answer

Potassium nitrate

Answer

Ammonium sulfate

Question 13

Which of the following reactions is an acid-catalyzed reaction?

Accepted Answer

Esterification

Answer

Saponification

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Neutralization

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Precipitation

Question 14

What is the role of an indicator in a titration?

Accepted Answer

To change color at the **equivalence** point

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To neutralize the solution

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To catalyze the reaction

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To provide a source of protons

Question 15

Identify the strong acid from the given options:

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid

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Acetic acid

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Carbonic acid

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Ammonia

Question 16

Which reaction represents a neutralization reaction?

Accepted Answer

Acid + Base → Salt + Water

Answer

Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen

Answer

Base + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen

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Acid + Carbonate → Salt + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Question 17

Which option is a salt?

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride

Answer

Potassium hydroxide

Answer

Acetic acid

Answer

Ammonia

Question 18

What is the formula of the salt formed when sulfuric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

Na2SO4

Answer

H2SO4

Answer

NaOH

Answer

H2O

Question 19

Which option represents a buffer solution?

Accepted Answer

A solution containing a weak acid and its conjugate base

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A solution containing a strong acid and a weak base

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A solution containing pure water

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A solution containing a salt

Question 20

What is the primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

Decrease the activation energy of the reaction

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Increase the activation energy of the reaction

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Change the products of the reaction

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Stop the reaction from occurring

Question 21

Identify the qualitative test used to detect the presence of acids:

Accepted Answer

Litmus paper

Answer

Phenolphthalein

Answer

Methyl orange

Answer

Benedict's reagent

Question 22

What is the definition of the titration endpoint?

Accepted Answer

The point at which the reaction is complete

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The point at which the solution changes color

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The point at which the pH of the solution is 7

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The point at which the reactants are in equal molar amounts

Question 23

Which of the following is a strong acid?

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid

Answer

Ethanoic acid

Answer

Citric acid

Answer

Carbonic acid

Question 24

Which of the following reactions is a neutralization reaction?

Accepted Answer

Acid + Base -> Salt + Water

Answer

Metal + Acid -> Salt + Hydrogen

Answer

Base + Metal -> Salt + Hydrogen

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Acid + Metal Carbonate -> Salt + Carbon Dioxide + Water

Question 25

What is the conjugate base of ethanoic acid?

Accepted Answer

A weak base

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A strong acid

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A strong base

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A neutral compound

Question 26

What is the name of the salt formed when sodium hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride

Answer

Sodium hypochlorite

Answer

Sodium hydroxide

Answer

Hydrochloric acid

Question 27

What is the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving 0.1 moles of a solute in 1 liter of solution?

Accepted Answer

0.1 M

Answer

0.01 M

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1.0 M

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10.0 M

Question 28

What is the primary function of a buffer solution?

Accepted Answer

To resist changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added

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To maintain a constant pH of 7

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To neutralize strong acids and bases

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To precipitate out of solution

Question 29

Define a strong acid.

Accepted Answer

An acid that completely dissociates in water.

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An acid that partially dissociates in water.

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An acid with a pH less than 7.

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An acid that reacts with metals.

Question 30

Predict the formula of the salt formed when potassium hydroxide (KOH) neutralizes sulfuric acid (H2SO4).

Accepted Answer

K2SO4

Answer

KSO4

Answer

KHSO4

Answer

K2HSO4

Question 31

Identify the conjugate base of ammonia (NH3).

Accepted Answer

NH2-

Answer

NH4+

Answer

OH-

Answer

H+

Question 32

Define a buffer solution.

Accepted Answer

A solution that resists pH changes upon the addition of small amounts of acid or base.

Answer

A solution with a pH of 7.

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A solution that is highly acidic.

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A solution that is highly basic.

Question 33

What is the primary function of an indicator in a titration?

Accepted Answer

To signal the endpoint of the titration.

Answer

To adjust the pH of the solution.

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To catalyze the reaction.

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To prevent the formation of precipitates.

Question 34

Identify a salt of a weak acid.

Accepted Answer

Sodium acetate (CH3COONa)

Answer

Sodium chloride (NaCl)

Answer

Potassium sulfate (K2SO4)

Answer

Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)

Question 35

Determine the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in the ammonium ion (NH4+).

Accepted Answer

sp3

Answer

sp

Answer

sp2

Answer

sp3d

Question 36

Define an acid.

Accepted Answer

A substance that donates protons (H+ ions)

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A substance that accepts protons (H+ ions)

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A substance that produces hydroxide ions (OH- ions)

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A substance that neutralizes acids

Question 37

What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25°C?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

0

Answer

14

Answer

2

Question 38

Which of the following reactions is a neutralization reaction?

Accepted Answer

Acid + Base → Salt + Water

Answer

Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen

Answer

Base + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen

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Salt + Acid → Base + Water

Question 39

Predict the products of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride and water

Answer

Potassium chloride and water

Answer

Magnesium chloride and water

Answer

Calcium chloride and water

Question 40

What is the conjugate base of hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

Chloride ion

Answer

Hydroxide ion

Answer

Water

Answer

Hydrogen ion

Question 41

Calculate the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving 0.1 moles of sodium hydroxide in 500 milliliters of water.

Accepted Answer

0.1 M

Answer

0.2 M

Answer

0.5 M

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1.0 M

Question 42

Classify ammonia as a weak or strong base.

Accepted Answer

Weak base

Answer

Strong base

Question 43

A solution with a pH of 3 has a hydrogen ion concentration of:

Accepted Answer

1.0 x 10^-3 mol/dm3

Answer

1.0 x 10^-7 mol/dm3

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1.0 x 10^-11 mol/dm3

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1.0 x 10^-14 mol/dm3

Question 44

Which of the following is a strong acid?

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid

Answer

Acetic acid

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Carbonic acid

Answer

Ammonia

Question 45

The reaction between an acid and a base is known as:

Accepted Answer

Neutralization

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Combustion

Question 46

Which of the following salts is soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride

Answer

Calcium carbonate

Answer

Barium sulfate

Answer

Iron(III) hydroxide

Question 47

What is the salt formed by the reaction between sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

Sodium sulfate

Answer

Sodium hydrogen sulfate

Answer

Sodium hydroxide

Answer

Sulfuric acid

Question 48

Which of the following is a buffer solution?

Accepted Answer

A solution containing a weak acid and its conjugate base

Answer

A solution containing a strong acid and its conjugate base

Answer

A solution containing a salt and water

Answer

A solution containing a base and its conjugate acid

Question 49

Which of the following is a strong acid that completely ionizes in water?

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Answer

Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)

Answer

Citric acid (C6H8O7)

Answer

Carbonic acid (H2CO3)

Question 50

What is the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 1 x 10^-8 mol/L?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

2

Answer

7

Answer

12

Question 51

Which of the following reactions is a neutralization reaction?

Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) + sodium hydroxide (NaOH) → sodium chloride (NaCl) + water (H2O)

Answer

Sodium chloride (NaCl) + silver nitrate (AgNO3) → sodium nitrate (NaNO3) + silver chloride (AgCl)

Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO2) + water (H2O) → carbonic acid (H2CO3)

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Magnesium (Mg) + hydrochloric acid (HCl) → magnesium chloride (MgCl2) + hydrogen (H2)

Question 52

What is the conjugate base of hydrochloric acid (HCl)?

Accepted Answer

Chloride ion (Cl-)

Answer

Hydroxide ion (OH-)

Answer

Water (H2O)

Answer

Hydrogen ion (H+)

Question 53

Which of the following acids is a diprotic acid (can donate two protons)?

Accepted Answer

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

Answer

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Answer

Nitric acid (HNO3)

Answer

Acetic acid (CH3COOH)

Question 54

Which of the following reactions produces a salt and water?

Accepted Answer

Acid + base → salt + water

Answer

Acid + metal → salt + hydrogen

Answer

Base + metal → salt + hydrogen

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Salt + water → acid + base

Question 55

Name the salt formed when sodium hydroxide (NaOH) reacts with sulfuric acid (H2SO4).

Accepted Answer

Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)

Answer

Sodium hydrogen sulfate (NaHSO4)

Answer

Sodium sulfite (Na2SO3)

Answer

Sodium bisulfite (NaHSO3)

Question 56

Which of the following is the strongest oxidizing agent?

Accepted Answer

F2

Answer

Cl2

Answer

Br2

Question 57

Which of the following reactions is an **endothermic reaction**?

Accepted Answer

Dissolving ammonium chloride in water

Answer

Combustion of methane

Answer

Neutralization of an acid and a base

Question 58

What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25°C?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

0

Answer

5

Answer

14

Question 59

Which of the following reactions is an example of a neutralization reaction?

Accepted Answer

HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O

Answer

2NaHCO3 → Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2

Answer

H2SO4 + Mg → MgSO4 + H2

Answer

CH3COOH + CH3OH → CH3COOCH3 + H2O

Question 60

Which of the following salts, when dissolved in water, would result in the formation of an acidic solution?

Accepted Answer

NH4Cl

Answer

NaCl

Answer

K2CO3

Answer

NaCH3COO

Question 61

What is the molarity of a solution that contains 0.2 moles of NaOH dissolved in 1 liter of solution?

Accepted Answer

0.2 M

Answer

0.05 M

Answer

0.1 M

Answer

0.4 M

Question 62

Which of the following indicators is commonly used to determine the endpoint of a strong acid-strong base titration?

Accepted Answer

Phenolphthalein

Answer

Methyl orange

Answer

Litmus

Answer

Universal indicator