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Chemistry for Changing Times, 14e (Hill/McCreary)
Chapter 7 Acids and Bases

7.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) Which is NOT a characteristic of acids?

A) taste bitter
B) turn litmus red
C) react with bases to form salts
D) react with active metals to form H2 gas
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

2) Which is NOT a characteristic of bases?

A) taste bitter
B) turn litmus red
C) react with acids to form salts
D) produce hydroxide ions when added to water
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

3) Lemon juice has a sour taste and turns litmus to red. Lemon juice is
A) basic.
B) acidic.
C) neutral.
D) caustic.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

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4) The four basic tastes are all related to acids and bases in some manner. The taste sensation with the
least direct, least well understood, and probably most complex relationship between taste response and
acid/base properties is
A) bitter.
B) sour.
C) salt.
D) sweet.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

5) Many medicines have a bitter taste which manufacturers attempt to disguise. Many medicines are
probably
A) acids.
B) bases.
C) salts.
D) neutral.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

6) Which of the following acids is responsible for the sour taste of yogurt?
A) acetic
B) citric
C) lactic
D) phosphoric
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

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7) Foods that are acidic can be identified by their ________ taste.
A) bitter
B) sweet
C) salty
D) sour
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

8) Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of acids?

A) taste sour
B) turn litmus red
C) react with bases to form salts
D) All are characteristics of acids.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

9) Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of bases?

A) taste bitter
B) reacts with acids to form salts
C) produce hydroxide ions when added to water
D) All are characteristics of bases.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

10) Which of the following statements about bases is correct?

A) Bases taste bitter.
B) Bases feel slippery when wet.
C) Bases turn litmus blue.
D) All of these statements are correct.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.1 Distinguish between acids and bases using their chemical and physical properties.

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11) Drain cleaner is an example of a(n)
A) acid.
B) base.
C) salt.
D) neutral compound.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

12) A compound that changes color when it is placed into an acidic or a basic solution is
A) amphiprotic.
B) an acid-base indicator.
C) a buffer.
D) protonated.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.2 Explain how an acid-base indicator works.

13) Which of the following is NOT true of the Arrhenius theory?

A) Acids are defined as compounds that produce H+ ions in water solution.
B) Bases are defined as compounds that produce OH- ions in water solution.
C) Arrhenius theory only applies to reactions in aqueous solution.
D) Acids are defined as compounds that produce OH - ions in water solution.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

14) According to Arrhenius, an acid and a base will react to give

A) an acidic solution.
B) a basic solution.
C) a salt plus water.
D) a solid.
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

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15) H3O+ is the
A) hydrate ion.
B) hydrogen ion.
C) hydroxide ion.
D) hydronium ion.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

16) A hydrogen ion, H+, is the same as a(n)

A) hydronium ion.
B) proton.
C) electron.
D) hydrate.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

17) Which of the following is a correct definition of an acid that is not dependent upon the solvent?
A) Acids produce hydronium ions.
B) Acids are proton donors.
C) Acids produce hydroxide ions.
D) Acids are proton acceptors.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

18) When HCl is added to pure water, HCl molecules lose protons, while water molecules gain protons.
In this reaction, HCl is a(n)
A) acid.
B) base.
C) salt.
D) solvent.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

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19) Sulfuric acid is the leading chemical produced and used industrially. What is the formula for sulfuric
acid?
A) SO4
B) HSO4
C) H2(SO)4
D) H2SO4
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

20) Phosphoric acid is added to many popular beverages to give them a tart flavor. The formula of
phosphoric acid is
A) H3PO4.
B) H4PO3.
C) H2PO4.
D) HPO4.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

21) All of the following are bases EXCEPT

A) KOH.
B) HNO3.
C) NH3.
D) Ba(OH)2.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 9 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

22) A useful broad view of reactions between acids and bases involves the
A) transfer of protons.
B) transfer of electrons.
C) conversion of protons into electrons.
D) ionization of atoms.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

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23) Which of the following is a hydroxide ion?
A) OH-
B) H+
C) H3O+
D) H2O-
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

24) Which of the following is a correct definition of a base that is not dependent upon the solvent?
A) Bases produce hydronium ions.
B) Bases are proton donors.
C) Bases produce hydroxide ions.
D) Bases are proton acceptors.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

25) What is the formula for calcium hydroxide?

A) CaOH
B) Ca2OH
C) Ca(OH)2
D) CaOH2
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.

26) The compound CH3NH2 reacts with water to form CH3NH3+ and OH-. In this reaction, CH3NH2 is
acting as a(n)
A) acid.
B) base.
C) salt.
D) catalyst.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

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27) A salt that can conduct electricity when it is dissolved in water is a(n)
A) buffer.
B) catalyst.
C) electrolyte.
D) indicator.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

28) All of the following are examples of green chemistry EXCEPT

A) Biodiesel is made from oils that have been used for frying foods.
B) Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable plastic derived from corn.
C) Hydrocarbons containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms are used as a fuel source.
D) Glycerol from triglycerides can be used as a moisturizing agent in soaps.
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.14 Describe alternate choices for greener reaction conditions when using acids and
bases.

29) In what way are the green chemistry production of biodiesel fuel and of soap different?
A) Biodiesel fuels require the addition of acids, while production of soap uses bases.
B) Biodiesel fuels are converted to methyl esters, while soaps are converted to sodium salts.
C) Biodiesel fuels produce glycerol, while soap production produced methanol.
D) Biodiesel fuel decreases the amount of waste produced, while soap production increases the amount
of waste.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.14 Describe alternate choices for greener reaction conditions when using acids and
bases.

30) When added to water, which of the following would produce a base?
A) Li2O
B) CO2
C) F2
D) SO3
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 24 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

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31) What base is formed by the addition of potassium oxide to water?
A) KOH
B) K2OH
C) KH
D) KH2
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

32) Lime is used in farming to reduce the acidity of the soil. The chemical name for lime is calcium oxide.
When water in the soil reacts with lime, what base is formed?
A) CaO
B) CaOH
C) Ca2OH
D) Ca(OH)2
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

33) Which of the following is an example of a nonmetal oxide?

A) SO2
B) LiOH
C) Na2O
D) H2SO4
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 18 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

34) When added to water, which of the following would produce an acid?
A) Na
B) BaO
C) NH3
D) SO3
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 12 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

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35) When nonmetal oxides react with water, the resulting solution is
A) salty.
B) acidic.
C) neutral.
D) basic.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

36) When metal oxides react with water, the resulting solution is generally
A) salty.
B) acidic.
C) neutral.
D) basic.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

37) When added to water, which of the following would produce an acid?
A) Ba
B) Li2O
C) NH3
D) SO2
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 48 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

38) What acid is formed when SO3 is added to water?

A) hydrosulfuric
B) hydrosulfurous
C) sulfuric
D) sulfurous
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

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39) When added to water, which of the following would NOT produce a base?
A) BaO
B) K2O
C) Na2O
D) CO2
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 12 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

40) When added to water, which of the following would produce a base?
A) Li2O
B) ClO2
C) P4O10
D) SO2
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 18 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

41) A nonmetal oxide is called a(n)

A) acidic anhydride.
B) basic anhydride.
C) neutral compound.
D) salt.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

42) When a metal oxide is added to water, it will form a(n)

A) acid.
B) base.
C) neutral compound.
D) salt.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec, 7.3
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

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43) Which is a weak base in aqueous solution?
A) NH3
B) HF
C) NaOH
D) Ca(OH)2
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 30 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

44) The same number of moles of acetic acid and hydrogen chloride are placed in beakers containing
water. After this addition, the beaker with the HCl has more hydronium ions than the beaker with added
acetic acid. HCl is classified as
A) a weaker acid than acetic acid.
B) a stronger acid than acetic acid.
C) equal in acid strength to acetic acid.
D) a base.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

45) Hydrocyanic acid is classified as a weak acid in water. This means that it produces
A) no hydronium ions.
B) a relatively small fraction of the maximum number of possible hydronium ions.
C) a relatively large fraction of the maximum number of possible hydronium ions.
D) 100% of the maximum number of possible hydronium ions.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

46) Hydroiodic acid is classified as a strong acid in water. This means that it produces
A) no hydronium ions.
B) a relatively small fraction of the maximum number of possible hydronium ions.
C) a relatively large fraction of the maximum number of possible hydronium ions.
D) 100% of the maximum number of possible hydronium ions.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 7 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

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47) Ammonia is classified as a weak base in water. This means that it produces
A) no hydroxide ions.
B) a relatively small fraction of the maximum number of possible hydroxide ions.
C) a relatively large fraction of the maximum number of possible hydroxide ions.
D) 100% of the maximum number of possible hydroxide ions.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

48) Lithium hydroxide is classified as a strong base in water. This means that it produces
A) no hydroxide ions.
B) a relatively small fraction of the maximum number of possible hydroxide ions.
C) a relatively large fraction of the maximum number of possible hydroxide ions.
D) 100% of the maximum number of possible hydroxide ions.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 3 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

49) When an aqueous solution containing hydrochloric acid is just neutralized with an aqueous solution
containing sodium hydroxide, the solution would taste
A) sour.
B) bitter.
C) salty.
D) sweet.
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.7 Identify the reactants and predict the products in a neutralization reaction.

50) All of the following are strong acids EXCEPT

A) hydrochloric acid.
B) perchloric acid.
C) hydroiodic acid.
D) hydrocyanic acid.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 40 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

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51) Citric acid is produced by oranges. When citric acid dissolves in water, it produces a relatively small
number of hydronium ions. Citric acid is best described as a
A) dilute acid.
B) concentrated acid.
C) weak acid.
D) strong acid.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

52) An acid is strong if it

A) is very concentrated.
B) makes acid-base indicators change color.
C) ionizes completely in water.
D) causes metals to corrode.
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

53) Give an example of an amphiprotic compound.

A) sulfuric acid
B) water
C) potassium chloride
D) ammonia
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 48 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.

54) A weak base

A) is present in low concentration in solution.
B) is present in high concentration in solution.
C) ionizes only slightly in solution.
D) ionizes completely in solution.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

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55) In the balanced chemical reaction for the neutralization of calcium hydroxide with nitric acid, HNO 3,
the coefficient of nitric acid is
A) 3.
B) 2.
C) 1.
D) 4.
Answer: B
Diff: 4 Var: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Write a balanced equation for a neutralization or an ionization.

56) In the balanced chemical reaction for the neutralization of sodium hydroxide with sulfuric acid,
H2SO4, the coefficient of water is
A) 2.
B) 1.
C) 3.
D) 4.
Answer: A
Diff: 4 Var: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Write a balanced equation for a neutralization or an ionization.

57) In the balanced chemical reaction for the neutralization of calcium hydroxide with sulfuric acid,
H2SO4, the coefficient of water is
A) 4.
B) 5
C) 1.
D) 2.
Answer: D
Diff: 4 Var: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Write a balanced equation for a neutralization or an ionization.

58) A ruptured tank in Anywhere, USA spilled hydrochloric acid. Officials were reported to be
"concerned that the acid might mix with sodium hydroxide - caustic soda - in a neighboring tank and
form a toxic gas." What toxic gas would be formed?
A) carbon dioxide
B) chlorine
C) chlorine dioxide
D) none
Answer: D
Diff: 4 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Write a balanced equation for a neutralization or an ionization.

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59) Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for the neutralization of barium hydroxide
with hydrochloric acid?
A) Ba(OH)2 + 2 HCl → BaCl2 + 2 H2O
B) BaOH2 + 2 HCl → BaCl2 + H2O
C) Ba(OH)2 + HCl → BaCl2 + H2O
D) BaOH + HCl → BaCl + H2O
Answer: A
Diff: 4 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Write a balanced equation for a neutralization or an ionization.

60) Which of the following is the correct balanced equation for the neutralization of barium hydroxide
with sulfuric acid?
A) Ba(OH)2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + 2 H2O
B) BaOH + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + 2 H2O
C) BaOH2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + H2O
D) Ba(OH)2 + 2 H2SO4 → Ba(SO4)2 + 2 H2O
Answer: A
Diff: 4 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Write a balanced equation for a neutralization or an ionization.

61) Phenolphthalein has often been used to monitor the progress of an acid-base neutralization reaction.
What color will phenolphthalein be when there is an excess of acid present?
A) colorless
B) green
C) pink
D) yellow
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.2 Explain how an acid-base indicator works.

62) Phenolphthalein has often been used to monitor the progress of acid-base neutralization reactions.
What color will phenolphthalein be if there is an excess of base present?
A) colorless
B) green
C) pink
D) yellow
Answer: C
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63) What is produced in an acid-base neutralization reaction?
A) an acid
B) a base
C) a salt and water
D) an acid and water
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.7 Identify the reactants and predict the products in a neutralization reaction.

64) A sample of rainwater has a pH of 3.5. What ion is sure to be present in relatively large concentration
in this rain sample?
A) H3O+
B) SO42-
C) OH-
D) HSO4-
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

65) The pH of a sample of water from a river is 6.0. A sample of effluent from a food processing plant has
a pH of 4.0. The concentration of hydronium ion in the effluent is
A) one and a half times (1.5x) larger than the river hydronium ion concentration.
B) two times (2x) larger than the river hydronium ion concentration.
C) four times (4x) larger than the river hydronium ion concentration.
D) 100 times (100x) larger than the river hydronium ion concentration.
Answer: D
Diff: 4 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

66) A solution with a pH of 3 has a hydronium ion concentration of

A) 10-3 mol/L.
B) 103 mol/L.
C) 10 mol/L.
D) -10 mol/L.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 13 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.9 Find the molar concentrations of hydrogen [H+], from a pH value or the pH value
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67) A solution of toilet bowl cleaner has a pH of 9. The solution is
A) weakly basic.
B) strongly basic.
C) weakly acidic.
D) strongly acidic.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

68) The pH = -log[H+] for a solution. The pOH = -log[OH-] for a solution. The pH and pOH are related,
and their sum is equal to 14 (pH + pOH = 14). If a solution has a pH of 6, what is the pOH?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 14
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 12 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.9 Find the molar concentrations of hydrogen [H+], from a pH value or the pH value
from [H+].

69) A solution with a pH of 12 will be

A) weakly basic.
B) strongly basic.
C) weakly acidic.
D) neutral.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

70) An unknown substance is added to a solution and the pH decreases. The substance is best described
as a(n)
A) acid.
B) base.
C) salt.
D) solvent.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
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71) An unknown substance is added to a solution and the pH increases. The substance is best described
as a(n)
A) acid.
B) base.
C) salt.
D) solvent.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

72) Which substance has the lowest pH?

A) urine
B) lemon juice
C) unpolluted rainwater
D) 4% NaOH
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 48 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

73) Which substance has the highest pH?

A) bile
B) lemon juice
C) pure water
D) milk of magnesia
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 50+ Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

74) Identify the weakly basic solution.

A) urine
B) milk of magnesia
C) saliva
D) milk
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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75) The pH = -log[H+] for a solution. The pOH = -log[OH-] for a solution. The pH and pOH are related,
and their sum is equal to 14 (pH + pOH = 14). If the concentration of a dilute solution of potassium
hydroxide is 0.001 M, what is the pH of that solution?
A) 7
B) 3
C) 11
D) 2
Answer: C
Diff: 5 Var: 5 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.9 Find the molar concentrations of hydrogen [H+], from a pH value or the pH value
from [H+].

76) If the concentration of a dilute solution of nitric acid is 0.0001 M, what is the pH of that solution?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 10
D) 3
Answer: B
Diff: 4 Var: 5 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 4: Demonstrate the quantitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.9 Find the molar concentrations of hydrogen [H+], from a pH value or the pH value
from [H+].

77) Which of the following form a conjugate acid-base pair?

A) H2SO4 and SO42-
B) H3O+ and OH-
C) H2SO4 and HSO4-
D) CH4 and CH3OH
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Write the formula for the conjugate base of an acid or for the conjugate acid of a
base.

78) What is the conjugate acid of HSO3-?

A) H2SO4
B) H2SO3
C) HSO4-
D) SO32-
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
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Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Write the formula for the conjugate base of an acid or for the conjugate acid of a
base.

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79) What is the conjugate base of HSO3-?
A) H2SO4
B) H2SO3
C) HSO4-
D) SO32-
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Write the formula for the conjugate base of an acid or for the conjugate acid of a
base.

80) A conjugate acid-base pair differ by one

A) H atom.
B) O atom.
C) pH unit.
D) proton.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.10a Write the formula for the conjugate base of an acid or for the conjugate acid of a
base.

81) A mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base forms a(n)
A) acid-base indicator.
B) buffer.
C) antacid.
D) acid rain.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.11 Describe the action of a buffer.

82) A buffer
A) resists changes in pH when small amounts of a strong acid or a strong base are added.
B) is made up of a weak acid and its conjugate base.
C) is made up of a weak base and its conjugate acid.
D) All of the above are true.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
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Learning Obj: LO 7.11 Describe the action of a buffer.

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83) The pH of rain collected on a remote island in the Pacific is assumed to be unaffected by human
pollution. The pH of the rainwater will be
A) less than 7.
B) equal to 7.
C) greater than 7.
D) 0.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

84) Which of the following does NOT contribute to acid rain?

A) coal-burning power plants
B) lightning
C) volcanic eruptions
D) All of the above contribute to acid rain.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

85) Acid rain is caused by acidic pollutants in the air. Which of the following pollutants does NOT
contribute to acid rain?
A) ammonia, NH3
B) sulfur dioxide, SO2
C) nitrogen dioxide, NO2
D) nitric oxide, NO
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

86) By definition, acid rain has a pH

A) below 4.
B) below 5.6.
C) below 7.
D) above 8.5.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

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87) Rain with which of the following pH of values would be considered to be acid rain?
A) 9.5
B) 9.0
C) 7
D) 1.5
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 5 Page Ref: Sec,.7.8
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.8 Describe the relationship between the pH of a solution and its acidity or basicity.

88) Hyperacidity means

A) too much acid.
B) too little acid.
C) too much antacid.
D) too much base.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.

89) Sodium bicarbonate is an old standby antacid. It is not recommended for persons suffering from high
blood pressure because
A) it is too strong an acid.
B) it is too strong a base.
C) of the presence of sodium ion.
D) of the presence of bicarbonate ion.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

90) Sodium bicarbonate is the common name for what compound?

A) sodium carbonate
B) sodium carbide
C) sodium hydrogen carbonate
D) sodium bismuth carbonate
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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91) Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as
A) baking soda.
B) baking powder.
C) washing soda.
D) cherry soda.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

92) All antacids are

A) acids.
B) bases.
C) neutral.
D) salts.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

93) Calcium carbonate is a common antacid. A problem with regular use of calcium carbonate based
antacids is they cause
A) constipation.
B) diarrhea.
C) high blood pressure.
D) destruction of the stomach lining.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

94) Which antacid also acts as an antidiarrheal agent?

A) lithium hydroxide
B) nitric acid
C) lithium bicarbonate
D) calcium carbonate
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 50+ Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

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95) Aluminum hydroxide is a popular antacid. The formula of aluminum hydroxide is
A) AlOH.
B) Al(OH)2.
C) Al(OH)3.
D) Al3OH.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

96) When the pH of the blood is too high, the condition is called
A) acidosis.
B) alkalosis.
C) hyperacidity.
D) anemia.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

97) Hard water deposits (calcium carbonate) have built up around your bathroom sink. Which one of the
following would be best to dissolve the deposit?
A) ammonia
B) bleach
C) lye
D) vinegar
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

98) The acid in automobile batteries is

A) hydrochloric acid.
B) nitric acid.
C) phosphorus acid.
D) sulfuric acid.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Var: 24 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

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99) A common name for hydrochloric acid is
A) lye.
B) muriatic acid.
C) lime.
D) ammonia.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

100) The cheapest and most widely used commercial base is

A) NH3 (ammonia).
B) Na2O (sodium oxide).
C) CaO (lime).
D) NaOH (lye).
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

101) Most of the sulfuric acid produced in this country is used for
A) cleaning products.
B) manufacturing mortar and cement.
C) manufacturing fertilizer.
D) sweetening acidic soil.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

102) Another name for NaOH is

A) baking soda.
B) lime.
C) lye.
D) lysol.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

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103) Which of the following ingredients would NOT be an active ingredient in an antacid?
A) NaBr
B) Mg(OH)2
C) NaHCO3
D) CaCO3
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Var: 32 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

104) Lutefisk is a traditional Scandinavian food that is prepared by soaking a white fish, such as cod, in
lye (NaOH). How does soaking the fish in lye "cook" it?
A) A strong base will allow the fish to be heated to higher temperatures more quickly.
B) A strong base will break down or "denature" the protein in the fish.
C) A strong base will neutralize the fatty acids in the fish.
D) A strong base will raise the pH of blood in the fish.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and Global 5:
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

7.2 True/False Questions

1) Acid-base indicators will change color when the amount of acid present changes.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.2 Explain how an acid-base indicator works.

2) Many acid-base indicators can be extracted from fruit skins or flower petals.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.1
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.2 Explain how an acid-base indicator works.

3) Biodiesel fuels are more toxic to the environment than petroleum fuels are.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.14 Describe alternate choices for greener reaction conditions when using acids and
bases.

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4) The production of biodiesel fuel and of soap both require the addition of base and both produce
glycerol.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

5) If a compound is a base according to the Arrhenius definition, it will also be a base according to the
Bronsted-Lowry definition.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

6) The Arrhenius theory explains why ammonia, NH3, is basic, but the Bronsted-Lowry theory does not.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

7) A metal oxide will form an acid when it is dissolved in water.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Var: 2 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

8) Most acids are strong acids.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

9) A strong acid will not ionize completely in water.

Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Var: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

10) A weak acid will always be less concentrated than a strong acid.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
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Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

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11) When an acid and a base react in a neutralization reaction, the products will be acidic.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.7 Identify the reactants and predict the products in a neutralization reaction.

12) A solution which has more H+ ions than OH- ions will have a pH equal to 7.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Var: 4 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

13) Rainwater has a pH below 7 because raindrops absorb CO2 which can react with water to form
carbonic acid.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.6
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.13 Recognize carbon dioxide in water as a useful, safe source of acid.

14) A conjugate acid-base pair form a buffer solution.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.11 Describe the action of a buffer.

15) A buffer solution will become much more acidic when even a small amount of a strong acid is added.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.7
Global Obj: Global 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry.
Learning Obj: LO 7.11 Describe the action of a buffer.

16) Antacids are basic compounds.

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

17) Sulfuric acid is an excellent dehydrating agent and will remove water from the cells of skin.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

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7.3 Short Answer Questions

1) The cheapest base is ________.

Answer: lime
Diff: 1 Var: 3 Page Ref: Sec. 7.8
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
Learning Obj: LO 7.12 Describe the everyday uses of acids and bases and how they affect daily life.

7.4 Essay Questions

1) Why are acids sometimes referred to as "proton donors?"

Answer: Acids donate H+. A proton is H+.
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.2
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills and
Global 8: Communicate effectively in writing.
Learning Obj: LO 7.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases.

2) Lime is used in farming to reduce the acidity of the soil. The chemical name for lime is calcium oxide.
When water in the soil reacts with lime, what base is formed? Write the reaction.
Answer: CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.3
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.5 Identify acidic and basic anhydrides, and write equations showing their reactions
with water.

3) List three strong acids.

Answer: HCl, HNO3, H2SO4
Diff: 2 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.4
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.6 Define and identify strong and weak acids and bases.

4) Write the balanced chemical reaction for the neutralization of calcium hydroxide with nitric acid.
Answer: Ca(OH)2 + 2 HNO3 → Ca(NO3)2 + 2 H2O
Diff: 3 Var: 1 Page Ref: Sec. 7.5
Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skills.
Learning Obj: LO 7.4 Write a balanced equation for a neutralization or an ionization.

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