CBSE Class 7 Chemistry Chapter 5 Acids, Bases and Salts

Worksheet – Set 1
Q1. What is the common name of sodium bicarbonate?

(a) Antacid

(b) Baking soda

(c) Common salt

(d) Washing soda

Q2. Baking soda turns ______.

(a) Blue litmus red

(b) Red litmus blue

(c) Phenolphthalein colourless

(d) None of the above

Q3. A substance that turns red litmus blue is a/an ______.

(a) Acid

(b) Base

(c) Neutral

(d) None of the above

Q4. A base ______.

(a) Has a bitter taste

(b) Turns blue litmus red

(c) Has a sour taste

(d) Does not affect turmeric

Q5. Salt is formed when ______.

(a) Acid reacts with water

(b) Base reacts with water

(c) Base reacts with acid

(d) All of the above

Q6. Sodium hydroxide is a ______.

Q7. _______ and _______ are used as indicators.

Q8. Grapes contain _______ acid, while apple has _______ acid.

Q-1: Which of the following is a base?

a) Curd

b) Vinegar

c) Amla

d) Window cleaner

Answer: d) Window cleaner

Explanation: Bases are substances that taste bitter and feel soapy to the touch. Window cleaner
possesses these qualities, making it a base.

Q-2: Which of the following is the Latin word that acid is derived from?

a) Ace

b) Acere

c) Acre

d) None of the above

Answer: b) Acere

Explanation: The word acid comes from the Latin word acere, which means sour.

Q-3: Which of the following is not an indicator that occurs naturally?

a) Gudhal

b) Turmeric

c) Litmus
d) Phenolphthalein

Answer: d) Phenolphthalein

Explanation: Phenolphthalein is a synthetic indicator that is not produced in nature. Some of the
naturally occurring indicators include litmus, turmeric and gudhal (China rose).

Q-4: Which one of the following fruits contains ascorbic acid?

a) Spinach

b) Grapes

c) Unripe mangoes

d) Amla

Answer: d) Amla

Explanation: Ascorbic acid is present in amla, whereas tartaric acid is present in grapes and unripe
mangoes. Spinach contains oxalic acid.

Q-5: Which of the following indicators are typically found as strips?

a) China Rose

b) Turmeric

c) Litmus

d) All of the above

Answer: c) Litmus

Explanation: Litmus is the most popular natural indicator. It is marketed as “litmus paper,” which are
paper strips. It typically comes in red and blue litmus paper.

Q-6: How will the addition of turmeric affect the colour of lime water?

a) The solution becomes blue in colour

b) The solution becomes red in colour

c) The solution becomes yellow in colour

d) The solution becomes pink in colour

Answer: b) The solution becomes red in colour

Explanation: Lime water is basic in nature. When added to a basic substance, the natural indicator
turmeric turns red. Thus, adding turmeric causes the lime water to turn red.

Q-7: Which of the following is the outcome of a neutralisation reaction?

a) A solution

b) A salt

c) A mixture

d) A acid and base mixture

Answer: b) A salt

Explanation: New material is created during the neutralisation reaction known as salt.

Q-8: Why is organic matter added to the soil?

a) Because organic matter is basic in nature

b) Because organic matter releases acids in the soil

c) Due to the neutral nature of organic matter

d) Because organic matter is crucial for soil.

Answer: b) Because organic matter releases acids in the soil

Explanation: Organic matter (compost) is added to the soil if it is basic. Acids are released by
organic matter, which balances the soil’s basic nature.

Q-9: Which of the following chemicals is present in the calamine solution?

a) Zinc hydroxide

b) Zinc carbonate

c) Zinc oxide

d) Zinc sulphate

Answer: b) Zinc carbonate

Q-10: Which of the following acids is formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in raindrops?

a) Carbonic acid

b) Hydrochloric acid

c) Oxalic acid

d) Formic acid

Answer: a) Carbonic acid

Explanation: When carbon dioxide dissolves in raindrops, it forms carbonic acid.

CO2 + H2O → H2CO3

Q-11: What name is given to the solutions that don’t affect the colour of either the red or the blue
litmus test strips?

a) Acidic solutions

b) Salt solutions

c) Basic solutions

d) Neutral solutions

Answer: d) Neutral solutions

Explanation: Neutral solutions are those that do not alter the colour of either red or blue litmus.
These substances lack both acidic and basic properties.

Q-12: Which of the following solutions will cause the blue litmus to turn red?

a) Vinegar

b) Soap

c) Milk of magnesia

d) Calamine

Answer: a) Vinegar

Explanation: Blue litmus will change to red in an acidic solution. Because vinegar contains acetic
acid, it will turn the blue litmus paper red. The blue litmus paper strip won’t be affected by any other
solutions because they are all basic.

Q-13: What changes in colour are produced when a basic solution is combined with the China rose
indicator?

a) It turns blue

b) It turns green

c) It turns dark pink

d) No change

Answer: b) It turns green

Explanation: Acidic solutions turn dark pink (magenta) when exposed to the China rose indicator,
while basic solutions turn green.

Q-14: Which of the following substances can be used to soothe the discomfort brought on by wasp
stings?
a) Sodium hydrogen carbonate

b) Vinegar

c) Milk of magnesia

d) Zinc carbonate

Answer: b) Vinegar

Explanation: A basic substance that is produced by wasp stings irritates the skin. Vinegar, an acidic
substance, can be used to counteract the effects of the base.

Q-15: When a man with stomach pain went to the doctor, the physician identified acidity. Which of
the following would be the suitable remedy for him?

a) Lemonade drink

b) Baking soda

c) Aerated drink

d) Vinegar

Answer: b) Baking soda

Explanation: Acidity is a condition that develops when there is too much acid present. Baking soda is
the only base present here, which is necessary to counteract the effects of the acid. As a result, it
negates the negative effects of too much acid.

Q-16: What colour change will you observe when phenolphthalein is added to an acid?

a) Pink

b) Green

c) Colourless

d) Blue

Answer: c) Colourless

Explanation: When the solution is basic, phenolphthalein gives a pink colour. On the other hand,
when the solution is acidic, it remains colourless.

Q-17: Which of the following is not a characteristic of a neutralisation reaction?

a) Temperature of the reaction mixture decreases.

b) A lot of heat evolves.

c) Along with salt, water is formed.

d) Resulting salt can be acidic, basic or neutral.

Answer: a) Temperature of the reaction mixture decreases.

Explanation: A new substance is formed during the neutralisation reaction known as salt. Salt can be
acidic, basic, or neutral. As a result, neutralisation can be defined as follows: The neutralisation
reaction occurs when an acid and a base react. With the evolution of heat, this process produces
salt and water. The heat that is released raises the temperature of the reaction mixture.

Q-18: Which of the following describes the mixture of materials that exhibits a range of colours in
acidic, basic, and neutral solutions?

a) Rainbow

b) Indicators

c) Colour palette

d) None of the above

Answer: b) Indicators

Explanation: Solutions of substances that change colour in acidic, basic, and neutral environments
are called indicators.

Q-19:

Assertion: SO2 is acidic in nature

Reason: A non metallic oxide reacts with a base to form salt and water.

Choose the most appropriate option:

a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

b) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer: a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the
assertion.

Explanation: A non-metallic oxide like SO2 is acidic in nature. Therefore, the assertion is a true
statement.

We know that when an acid and a base interact, salt and water are created.

Acid + Base → Salt + Water

When non-metallic oxide and a base interact, salt and water are produced.
Non-metallic oxide + Base → Salt + Water

By comparing the above two reactions, we can clearly state that SO 2 (a non-metallic oxide) is acidic
in nature.

Consequently, the reason is also true and is the proper justification for the assertion.

Q-20: When dilute hydrochloric acid and a substance X that can be used as an antacid are
combined, a gas Y is created that is used in fire extinguishers. Determine X and Y.

a) X: NaHCO3, Y: CO2

b) X: Na2CO3, Y: CO

c) X: NaHCO3, Y: CO

d) X: Na2CO3, Y: CO2

Answer: a) X: NaHCO3, Y: CO2

Explanation: NaHCO3 is an antacid. When it reacts with HCl, the following reactions take place:

NaHCO3 + HCl → NaCl + H2O + CO2

CO2 is the gas that is used in fire extinguishers.

Hence X is NaHCO3 and Y isCO2.

Acids, Bases and Salts Class 7 MCQs

Questions with Answers
Choose the correct option.
Question 1.
Acids taste
(a) sour
(b) sweet
(c) bitter
(d) salty

Answer
Answer: (a) sour
Question 2.
Bases taste
(a) sweet
(b) sour
(c) bitter
(d) salty

Answer
Question 3.
Colours of phenolphthalein indicator in acidic and basic medium, respectively
are
(a) pink and colourless
(b) colourless and pink
(c) blue and red
(d) red and blue

Answer
Answer: (b) colourless and pink

Question 4.
The nature of bases is
(a) acidic
(b) basic
(c) neutral
(d) all of these

Answer
Answer: (b) basic

Question 5.
Which of the following feel soapy on touching?
(a) Acid
(b) Base
(c) Salt
(d) None of these

Answer
Answer: (b) Base
Question 6.
Which of the following is a natural indicator?
(a) China rose petal
(b) Turmeric
(c) Litmus
(d) All of these

Answer
Answer: (d) All of these

Question 7.
The most commonly used natural indicator is
(a) turmeric
(b) beetroot
(c) China rose petal
(d) litmus

Answer
Answer: (d) litmus

Question 8.
The correct way of making a solution of acid in water is to
(a) add water to acid
(b) add acid to water
(c) mix acid and water simultaneously
(d) add water to acid in a shallow container

Answer
Answer: (b) add acid to water

Question 9.
Which of the following is basic in nature?
(a) Lime water
(b) Baking soda
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Lemon juice

Answer
Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)

Question 10.
Litmus is extracted from
(a) curd
(b) grapes
(c) lichens
(d) cabbage

Answer
Answer: (c) lichens

Question 11.
Calcium hydroxide is found in
(a) window cleaner
(b) lime water
(c) soap
(d) lime juice

Answer
Answer: (b) lime water

Question 12.
On adding phenolphthalein indicator to a colourless solution, no change is
observed. The nature of the solution may be
(a) acidic or basic
(b) basic
(c) acidic or neutral
(d) basic or neutral

Answer
Answer: (c) acidic or neutral

Question 13.
Neutralisation reactioñ is a
(a) physical and reversible change
(b) physical and irreversible change
(c) chemical and reversible change
(d) chemical and irreversible change

Answer
Answer: (d) chemical and irreversible change
Question 14.
When a drop of vinegar solution is put on the litmus paper, it turns
(a) red
(b) blue
(c) green
(d) yellow

Answer
Answer: (a) red

Question 15.
Tap water is
(a) acidic
(b) basic
(c) neutral
(d) depends on source

Answer
Answer: (d) depends on source

Question 16.
When phenolphthalein is added to a acidic solution, it gives
(a) pink colour
(b) red colour
(c) blue colour
(d) no colour

Answer
Answer: (d) no colour
Question 17.
A neutralisation reaction gives
(a) salt and water
(b) acid and salt
(c) base and salt
(d) acid and base

Answer
Answer: (a) salt and water

Question 18.
Our stomach contains
(a) hydrochloric acid
(b) sodium hydroxide
(c) sulphuric acid
(d) nitric acid

Answer
Answer: (a) hydrochloric acid

Question 19.
When we suffer from acidity, we should take
(a) iron tonic
(b) vitamins
(c) antacid
(d) lactocalamine

Answer
Answer: (c) antacid

Question 20.
When an ant bites, it injects
(a) acidic liquid
(b) basic liquid
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) neutral liquids

Answer
Answer: (a) acidic liquid

Question 21.
Substances that have sour taste and turn blue litmus red are called
(a) acids
(b) bases
(c) salts
(d) water

Answer
Answer: (a) acids

Question 22.
Acid used in eye wash is
(a) carbonic acid
(b) acetic acid
(c) benzoic acid
(d) boric acid

Answer
Answer: (d) boric acid

Question 23.
Acid which is used as a source of vitamin C is
(a) citric acid
(b) carbonic acid
(c) boric acid
(d) tartaric acid

Answer
Answer: (a) citric acid

Question 24.
A base which is used for removing grease and stains from woollen clothes is
(a) ammonium hydroxide
(b) magnesium hydroxide
(c) sodium hydroxide
(d) calcium hydroxide

Answer
Answer: (a) ammonium hydroxide
Question 25.
Neutralisation is a reaction between
(a) two acids
(b) two bases
(c) one acid and one base
(d) one acid and one neutral substance

Answer
Answer: (c) one acid and one base

Question 26.
Sting of an ant contains
(a) vinegar
(b) common salt
(c) formic acid
(d) milk of magnesia

Answer
Answer: (c) formic acid

Question 27.
Lime water turns
(a) red litmus into blue
(b) blue litmus to red
(c) no change
(d) can’t predict

Answer
Answer: (a) red litmus into blue
Question 28.
Common salt is
(a) acidic
(b) basic
(c) neutral
(d) none of these

Answer
Answer: (c) neutral

Question 29.
Milk of magnesia is used as antacid because
(a) it is acidic
(b) it is basic
(c) it is neutral
(d) all of above

Answer
Answer: (b) it is basic

Question 30.
Colour of phenolphthalein in acidic solution is
(a) colourless
(b) pink
(c) yellow
(d) orange

Answer
Answer: (a) colourless

Question 31.
Process in which acids and bases react to form salt and water is called
(a) neutralisation
(b) hydrogenation
(c) sublimation
(d) all of these

Answer
Answer: (a) neutralisation

Fill in the blanks with suitable word/s.

Question 1.
…………….. can cause damage to historical monuments, marble, statues,
plants and animals.

Answer
Answer: Acid rain

Question 2.
…………….. helps to relieve indigestion.

Answer
Answer: Antacid
Question 3.
Organic matters release ……………..

Answer
Answer: acids

Question 4.
Salt may be …………….., …………….. or …………….. in nature.

Answer
Answer: acidic, basic, neutral

Question 5.
Plants do not grow well when the soil is either too …………….. or too
……………..

Answer
Answer: acidic, basic

Question 6.
When an ant bites, it injects …………….. acid.

Answer
Answer: formic

Question 7.
Detergent solution is …………….. substance.

Answer
Answer: basic

Question 8.
Chemical name of chuna is ……………..

Answer
Answer: calcium oxide

Question 9.
Phenolphthalein is a …………….. indicator.

Answer
Answer: man-made
Question 10.
The word acid comes from the Latin word …………….. which means
……………..

Answer
Answer: acere, sour

Question 11.
Citrus fruits contain …………….. acid.

Answer
Answer: citric

Question 12.
Milk of magnesia helps to …………….. food.

Answer
Answer: digest

Question 13.
China rose turns acidic solution …………….. and basic solution ……………..

Answer
Answer: dark pink, green
Question 14.
Spinach contains …………….. acid.

Answer
Answer: oxalic

Question 15.
Sugar is …………….. in nature.

Answer
Answer: neutral

Question 16.
are used to identify the nature of substances.

Answer
Answer: Indicators

Question 17.
Bases are to taste.

Answer
Answer: bitter
Question 18.
Acids are to taste.

Answer
Answer: sour

Question 19.
Antacid tablets contain which neutralise the excess acid formed in our body.

Answer
Answer: base

Question 20.
is the reaction between acid and base to form salt and water.

Answer
Answer: Neutralisation

Question 21.
If China rose indicator is added to a basic solution, it turns .

Answer
Answer: green
Question 22.
Lime water is in nature.

Answer
Answer: basic

True or False
Question 1.
Curd is a base.

Answer
Answer: False

Question 2.
Lime juice tastes sour.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 3.
Turmeric is a man-made indicator.

Answer
Answer: False

Question 4.
China rose petal is a natural indicator.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 5.
Litmus is called a natural dye.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 6.
Lactic acid is found in lemons.

Answer
Answer: False

Question 7.
Sodium/Potassium hydroxide is found in soap.
Answer
Answer: True

Question 8.
Litmus paper is available as red and yellow colour.

Answer
Answer: False

Question 9.
Litmus paper turns an acidic solution red and basic solution blue.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 10.
When added to a basic solution, phenolphthalein gives pink colour.

Answer
Answer: True
Question 11.
When the soil is too acidic, it is treated with bases like quick lime.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 12.
Organic matter releases acids.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 13.
A salt is formed when an acid and a base neutralise each other.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 14.
Acids turn blue litmus red.

Answer
Answer: True
Question 15.
Bases turn red litmus green.

Answer
Answer: False

Question 16.
Indicators bring about colour change in colour of a substance.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 17.
Soluble bases are known as alkali.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 18.
Phenolphthalein gives pink colour with acids.

Answer
Answer: False
Question 19.
Solutions which do not change the colour of an indicator are known as acidic
solutions.

Answer
Answer: False

Question 20.
Turmeric contains a natural dye of yellow colour.

Answer
Answer: True

Question 21.
Acids produce hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.

Answer
Answer: False

Question 22.
Acids are bitter in taste.

Answer
Answer: False
Question 23.
Sting of an ant contains vinegar.

Answer
Answer: False

Match the Following

Column I Column II

1. Tartaric acid (a) Soap

2. Calcium hydroxide (b) Oranges

3. Formic acid (c) Vinegar

4. Citric acid (d) Lime water

5. Lactic acid (e) Tamarind

6. Sodium hydroxide (f) Window cleaner

7. Oxalic acid (g) Milk of magnesia

8. Ammonium hydroxide (h) Curd

9. Acetic acid (i) Ant’s sting

10. Magnesium hydroxide (j) Spinach

Answer
Answer:

Column I Column II
 1. Tartaric acid (e) Tamarind

2. Calcium hydroxide (d) Lime water

3. Formic acid (i) Ant’s sting

4. Citric acid (b) Oranges

5. Lactic acid (h) Curd

6. Sodium hydroxide (a) Soap

7. Oxalic acid (j) Spinach

8. Ammonium hydroxide (f) Window cleaner

9. Acetic acid (c) Vinegar

10. Magnesium hydroxide (g) Milk of magnesia

Column A Column B

1. Vinegar (a) Salt

2. Fertiliser (b) Basic

3. Sodium chloride (c) Magnesium hydroxide

4. Lime water (d) Acetic acid

5. Milk of magnesia (e) Potassium nitrate

Answer
Answer:

Column A Column B

1. Vinegar (d) Acetic acid

2. Fertiliser (e) Potassium nitrate

3. Sodium chloride (a) Salt

4. Lime water (b) Basic

5. Milk of magnesia (c) Magnesium hydroxide