1. Which one of the given is a mineral acid?

A. Lactic acid
B. Formic acid
C. Tartaric acid
D. Hydrochloric acid

2. Which one of the given is an organic acid?

A. Citric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Lactic acid
D. Both (1) & (3)

3. Which one of the given is incorrect?

A. Acids turns blue litmus paper red
B. Aqueous solutions of acids conduct electricity
C. Acids react with certain metals to form hydrogen gas
D. None of these

4. Which one of the given acids is used in the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy
diseases?
A. Acetic acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Ascorbic acid
D. Nitric acid
5. Acid present in apple is :
A. Oxalic acid
B. Malic acid
C. Acetic acid
D. Formic acid
6. Which one of the given is hydracid?
A. H₃PO₄
B. H₂SO₄
C. HCN
D. HNO₃

7. Most of the oxides of metals when react with acid, form____

A. A base
B. An acid
C. A salt
D. Either (1) or (2)

8. Generally, when certain metals react with an acid they release _______ gas.
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Argon

9. Which one of the given is formed when sodium hydrogen carbonate reacts with
hydrochloric acid?
A. Sodium chloride
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. All the these

10. A strong acid:

A. Completely gets ionized in water
B. Partially gets ionized in water
C. Do not get ionized in water
D. All the these

11. Which of the given is a strong base?

A. Calcium hydroxide
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Ammonium hydroxide
D. Potassium hydroxide

12. Which of the given is used as an antacid?

A. Sodium hydrocarbonate
B. Calcium hydroxide
C. Magnesium hydroxide
D. All the these

13. Which one of the given is the pH value of pure water?

A. 0
B. 7
C. 8
D. 1

14. Which one of the given is true, if a substance has a pH value of 4?

A. The substance is a base
B. The substance is an acid
C. The substance is a neutral substance
D. Either (1) or (2)

15. Which one of the given is true, if a substance has a pH value of 7?

A. The substance is a base
B. The substance is a acid
C. The substance is a neutral substance
D. Either (1) or (2)

16. In which one of the given reactions a salt is reacting with a base?
A. NaOH+HCl→NaCl+H₂O
B. Cu(OH)₂+H₂SO₄→CuSO₄+2H₂O
C. KOH+HCl→KCl+H₂O
D. 6NH₄OH+Al(SO₄)₃→2Al(OH)₃+3(NH₄)₂SO₄

17. Which one of the given is commonly known as blue vitriol and is used as a fungicide?
A. Potassium nitrate
B. Copper sulphate
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Sodium chloride
18. Which one of the following is formed when calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon
dioxide?
A. Hydrogen gas
B. Water
C. Salt
D. Both B and C

19. Which of the following phenomena occurs when acid is mixed with water
(a) Neutralization
(b) Dilution
(c) Ionization
A. Only (B) is correct
B. (A) & (B) are correct
C. (B) & (C) are correct
D. Only (C) is correct

20. Which one among the given is a weak base?

A. Sodium hydroxide
B. Potassium hydroxide
C. Ammonium hydroxide
D. All the thesE

21. Which acid is used in cola to give it a biting sharp taste

A. Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)
B. Tartaric acid
C. Phosphoric acid
D. Citric acid

22. Range of pH scale is

A. 7 to 10
B. 0 to 10
C. 0 to 14
D. 7 to 14

23. Due to excess passing of CO2 through an aqueous solution of slaked lime, its
milkiness fades because
A. Calcium carbonate is produced
B. Calcium bi-carbonate is produced
C. Calcium oxide is produced
D. Due to the production of more heat

24. When acids dissolve in water it releases _____.

A. H+ ion
B. H- ion
C. H3O+ ion
D. H3O2+ ion

25. Which element is always present in Arrhenius acid?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. None of these

26. Methyl red colour in acidic medium is

A. Yellow
B. Pink
C. Red
D. Orange

27. The chemical formula of Gypsum is

A. CaSO₄,1/2H₂O
B. CaSO₄,2H₂O
C. CaSO₄,H₂O
D. CaSO₄,3H₂O

28. During the preparation of HCl gas on a humid day, the gas is usually passed
through the guard tube containing CaCl₂. The purpose of using CaCl₂ is
A. To add moisture to the gas (HCl)
B. To absorb HCl gas
C. To absorb moisture from HCl gas
D. To Use it as a catalyst

29. Which one is different from others

A. Nitric acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Tartaric acid
D. Phosphoric acid

30. Soda ash chemical formula is

A. NaHCO₃
B. Na₂CO₃, 9H₂O
C. Na₂CO₃
D. Na₂CO₃,10H₂O

31. Common salt beside being used in the kitchen can also be used as the raw
material for the production of
(a) Baking powder
(b) Washing soda
(c) Black ash
(d) Slaked lime
A. (B) and (C)
B. (A) and (C)
C. (A) and (B)
D. (B) and (D)
32. Level of pH found in antacid solution
A. ≤6.5
B. ≥7.0
C. >10
D. >14

33. Black ash is

A. Dry KOH
B. Barium sulphide
C. Charcoal
D. Hydrated KOH

34. When electricity passes through NaCl aqueous solution

A. Sodium metal is deposited
B. Only Chlorine gas is produced
C. Chlorine & Hydrogen gases are produced
D. All of the given are produced

35. Identify the element

(a) It is a white translucent solid
(b) It readily reacts with water and produces an alkaline solution
(c) It is stored in kerosene
A. Na
B. Ca
C. Al
D. P

36. Bleaching powder’s chemical name is ______

A. Calcium hypo-Oxychloride
B. Calcium Oxychloride
C. Calcium Chloride
D. Calcium Chloro-Oxide

37. The colour of Methyl orange in basic medium is

A. Pink
B. Orange
C. Purple
D. Yellow

38. The pH of commonly used toothpaste is

A. <6.5
B. ≥7.0
C. ≥2.2
D. None of these

39. Phenolphthalein’s colour in basic medium is ____but in acid it is ______.

A. Pink, Colorless
B. Yellow, Pink
C. Pink, Orange
D. Blue, Red

40. When sodium hydroxide reacts with Zinc it produces ______

A. Sodium oxide and water
B. Sodium zincates and water
C. Sodium zincates and hydrogen
D. Sodium oxide and hydrogen

41. You are given 3 unknown solutions with pH value as 6,8 & 9.5 respectively. Which
solution will contain maximum OH⁻ ion?
A. Solution sample-1
B. Solution sample-2
C. Solution sample-3
D. Data are insufficient

42. The pH of Gastric juice is

A. <6.5
B. ≥7.0
C. 5
D. None of these

43. The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is

A. CaSO₄,1/2H₂O
B. CaSO₄, 2H₂O
C. CaSO₄, H₂O
D. CaSO₄, 3H₂O

44. Ammonium sulphate salt is

A. Basic salt
B. Acidic salt
D. Neutral salt
D. Complex salt

45. Which of the following acid(s) never forms acidic salt?

(a) HCl
(b) H₃PO₄
(c) H₂SO₄
(d) H₂CO₃
A. (A) only
B. (D) only
C. (A) and (D) both
D. (A) and (C) both
46. Vinegar is used in pickling as it
A. Is an acid
B. Prevents the growth of microbes
 C. Prevents drying of a pickle
D. Increases taste

47. PH scale of a neutral solution is

A. 14
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12

48. Which of the following acids are edible

(a) Citric acid
(b) Tartaric acid
(c) Hydrochloric acid
(d) Carbonic acid
A. (A) and (B) are correct
B. (A), (B) and (D) are correct
C. (A), (B) and (C) are correct
D. All are correct

49. Butyric acid is found in

A. Rancid butter
B. Rancid cake
C. Stings of bees
D. All of these

50. An indicator is one kind of the following compound

A. Strong acid only
B. Reducing agent
C. Weak base or acid only
D. Complex salt

Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans.

No. No. No. No. No.

1 D 11 D 21 B 31 C 41 C

2 D 12 D 22 C 32 C 42 C

3 D 13 B 23 A 33 B 43 A

4 C 14 B 24 A 34 D 44 A

5 B 15 C 25 C 35 A 45 D
6 C 16 D 26 C 36 B 46 B

7 C 17 B 27 B 37 D 47 B

8 C 18 D 28 C 38 B 48 B

9 D 19 C 29 B 39 A 49 B

10 A 20 C 30 C 40 C 50 C

Question 1.
What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?
(i) The temperature of the solution increases
(ii) The temperature of the solution decreases
(iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same
(iv) Salt formation takes place
(a) (i) only
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)

Answer
Answer: (d) (i) and (iv)

Question 2.
An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following
solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

Answer
Answer: (d) Hydrochloric acid

Question 3.
Two aqueous solutions P and Q have pH of 5 and 13 respectively. The correct inference is
that:
(a) solution P is of HCl and Q is of NH4OH
(b) solution P is of CH3COOH and Q is of Ca(OH)2
(c) solution P is of HNO3 and Q is of NH4OH
(d) solution P is of CH3COOH and Q is of NaOH

Answer
Answer: (d) solution P is of CH3COOH and Q is of NaOH

Question 4.
The pH of a solution is 7. How can you increase its pH?
(a) By adding a small amount of acid
(b) By adding a small amount of base.
(c) By adding a small amount of salt.
(d) By passing carbon dioxide gas through it.

Answer
Answer: (b) By adding a small amount of base.

Question 5.
Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of
(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

Answer
Answer: (d) weak acid and strong base

Question 6.
Which gas is evolved when acids react with metals?
(a) O2
(b) CO2
(c) H2
(d) N2

Answer
Answer: (c) H2
Question 7.
A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear supernatant solution
turns the pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change the colour of this
pH paper to greenish- blue?
(a) Lemon juice
(b) Vinegar
(c) Common salt
(d) An antacid

Answer
Answer: (d) An antacid

Question 8.
Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Answer
Answer: (a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid

Question 9.
If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what
should be done?
(a) Wash the hand with saline solution.
(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium
hydrogencarbonate.
(c) After washing with plenty of water and apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.
(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.

Answer
Answer: (b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium
hydrogencarbonate.
Question 10.
Farmers neutralise the effect of acidity of the soil by adding
(a) slaked lime
(b) gypsum
(c) caustic soda
(d) baking soda

Answer
Answer: (a) slaked lime

Question 11.
A teacher gave two test tubes to the students, one containing water and the other containing
sodium hydroxide. She asked them to identify the test tube containing sodium hydroxide
solution. Which one of the following can be used for the identification?
(a) Blue litmus
(b) Red litmus
(c) Sodium carbonate solution
(d) Dilute hydrochloric acid

Answer
Answer: (b) Red litmus

Question 12.
One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogencarbonate, the other constituent
is
(a) hydrochloric acid
(b) tartaric acid
(c) acetic acid
(d) sulphuric acid

Answer
Answer: (b) tartaric acid

Question 13.
Increase in the OH– ion concentration, leads to
(a) an increases in the pH of solution
(b) a decrease in the pH of the solution
(c) doesn’t alter the pH of the solution
(d) decreases the basic strength of the solution

Answer
Answer: (a) an increases in the pH of solution

Question 14.
Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a
base?
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(iii) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Answer
Answer: (iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base

Question 15.
A solution has turned the colour of red litmus paper to blue. The pH of the solution is
approximately:
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10

Answer
Answer: (d) 10

Question 16.
The pH of three solutions X, Y and Z is 6, 4 and 8 respectively. Which of the following is the
correct order of acidic strength?
(a) X > Y > Z
(b) Z > Y > X
(c) Y > X > Z
(d) Z > X > Y

Answer
Answer: (c) Y > X > Z

Question 17.
Which one of the following can be used as an acid-base indicator by a visually impaired
student?
(a) Litmus
(b) Turmeric
(c) Vanilla essence
(d) Petunia leaves

Answer
Answer: (c) Vanilla essence

Question 18.
What is gastric acid present in the stomach composed of?
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Sulphuric acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d) Lactic acid

Answer
Answer: (a) Hydrochloric acid

Question 19.
Which of the following is acidic in nature?
(a) Lime juice
(b) Human blood
(c) Lime water
(d) Antacid

Answer
Answer: (a) Lime juice
Question 20.
When the solution of an acid is diluted, what will be the change in pH of the solution?
(a) pH of the solution remains the same
(b) pH of the solution will increase
(c) pH of the solution decreases
(d) pH of the solution climbs to 7

Answer
Answer: (a) pH of the solution remains the same

Question 21.
When the stopper of a bottle containing colourless liquid was removed, the bottle gave a
smell like that of vinegar. The liquid in the bottle could be
(a) Hydrochloric acid solution
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution
(c) Acetic acid solution
(d) Saturated sodium bicarbonate solution

Answer
Answer: (a) Hydrochloric acid solution

Question 22.
Which of the following is not a mineral acid?
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d) Nitric acid

Answer
Answer: (b) Citric acid

Question 23.
Which among the following is not a base?
(a) NaOH
(b) KOH
(c) NH4OH
(d) C2H5OH

Answer
Answer: (d) C2H5OH

Question 24.
To protect tooth decay, one is advised to brush the teeth regulary. The ingredient of the paste
which checks tooth decay is:
(a) acidic
(b) basic
(c) neutral
(d) corrosive

Answer
Answer: (b) basic

Question 25.
Match the chemical substances given in Column (A) with their appropriate application given
in Column (B).

Column I Column II

(A) Bleaching powder (i) Preparation of glass

(B) Baking soda (ii) Production of H2 and Cl2

(C)Washing soda (iii) Decolourisation

(D) Sodium chloride (iv) Antacid

(a) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)

(b) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(i)
(c) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
(d) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

Answer
Answer: (c) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)

Fill in the blanks

1. A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be …………….

Answer
Answer: greater than 7

2. Plaster of Paris is made from …………….

Answer
Answer: gypsum

3. Phenolphthalein is ……………. in acidic solution.

Answer
Answer: colourless

4. An example of double salt is …………….

Answer
Answer: Mohr’s salt
5. Bleaching powder can be prepared by reacting …………….

Answer
Answer: slaked lime with chlorine

6. Hardness of water is removed by …………….

Answer
Answer: washing soda

7. ……………. is a deliquescent solid.

Answer
Answer: Caustic soda

8. The colour of methyl orange in basic medium is …………….

Answer
Answer: yellow

9. Boric acid is a ……………. acid.

Answer
Answer: monobasic

10. The process of formation of salt and water when an acid reacts with a base is called
…………….
Answer
Answer: neutralisation

Match the following columns

1.

Column I Column II

(a) Sodium carbonate (P) Fire-proofing material

(b) Plaster of Paris (q) Use for faster cooking

(c) Bleaching powder (r) Softening hard water

(d) Baking soda (s) Textile industry

Answer
Answer:

Column I Column II

(a) Sodium carbonate (r) Softening hard water

(b) Plaster of Paris (P) Fire-proofing material

(c) Bleaching powder (s) Textile industry

(d) Baking soda (q) Use for faster cooking

2.

Column I Column II

(a) Baking soda (p) NaCl

(b) Plaster of Paris (q) NaHCO3

(c) Washing soda (r) CaSO4 . 1/2 H2O.

(d) Common salt (s) Na2CO3

Answer
Answer:

Column I Column II

(a) Baking soda (q) NaHCO3

(b) Plaster of Paris (r) CaSO4 . 1/2 H2O.

(c) Washing soda (s) Na2CO3

(d) Common salt (p) NaCl

Column I Column II

(a) Mixed salts (p) CaCO3 MgCO3

(b) Double salts (q) NaKCO3

(c) Basic salts (r) NaHSO4

Column I Column II
(d) Acidic salts (s) CH3COONa

(a) Mixed salts (q) NaKCO3

(b) Double salts (p) CaCO3 MgCO3

(c) Basic salts (s) CH3COONa

(d) Acidic salts (r) NaHSO4

3.

Answer
Answer:

1. Some fruits like mango, lemon, raw grapes, orange, etc., have a sour taste due to
the presence of:
a. Acetic acid
b. Citric acid
c. Lactic acid
d. Oxalic acid
Answer. b. Citric acid
2. Zinc granules on treating with an acid X, form the zinc sulphate (ZnSO4) salt along
with the evolution of a gas Y which burns with a pop sound when brought near to a
burning candle. Identify the acid X and gas evolved Y.
a. X- Sulphuric acid and Y- Oxygen gas
b. X- Hydrochloric acid and Y- Oxygen gas
c. X- Sulphuric acid and Y- Hydrogen gas
d. X- Hydrochloric acid and Y- Hydrogen gas
Answer. c. X- Sulphuric acid and Y- Hydrogen gas
3. The figure given below represents the experiment carried out between conc. sulphuric acid and
sodium chloride, which react with each other to form HCl gas.

Blue litmus paper is brought near the mouth of the delivery tube to check the presence of HCl acid but
no change is observed in the color of litmus paper because:

a. The litmus paper used is dry

b. The litmus paper used is moist
c. Blue litmus paper does not change its color with an acid
d. The litmus paper is kept very close to the mouth of the delivery tube
Answer. a. The litmus paper used is dry
4. Which of the following phenomena occur, when a small amount of acid is added to water?
i. Ionisation
ii. Neutralisation
iii. Dilution
iv. Salt formation
a. (i) and (ii)
b. (i) and (iii)
c. (ii) and (iii)
d. (ii) and (iv)
Answer. b. (i) and (iii)
5. Which of the following indicators turn red in an acidic solution?
i. Phenolphthalein
ii. Litmus
iii. Turmeric
iv. Methyl orange
Choose the correct option:

a. (i) and (ii)

b. (ii) and (iii)
c. Only (ii)
d. (ii) and (iv)
Answer. d. (ii) and (iv)
6. Dilute acid does not produce carbon dioxide on being treated with:
a. Marble
b. Lime
c. Baking soda
d. Limestone
Answer. b. Lime
7. The sample of soil from a particular place was tested for its pH value. It came out to be 5. Which
one of the following should be added to the soil to make it suitable for the plant growth?
i. Calcium chloride
ii. Calcium Hydroxide
iii. Calcium oxide
Choose the correct option:

a. Both (i) and (ii)

b. Both (ii) and (iii)
c. Only (i)
d. Only (iii)
Answer. b. Both (ii) and (iii)
Also Check: CBSE Class 10 Science MCQs from Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions & Equations
8. Identify the products of the following reaction:

a. Calcium hydrogencarbonate and chlorine gas

b. Calcium chloride and water
c. Calcium oxide, carbon dioxide and water
d. Calcium chloride, carbon dioxide and water
Answer. d. Calcium chloride, carbon dioxide and water
9. An ant’s sting can be treated with …………which will neutralise the effect of the chemical injected by
the ant’s sting into our skin.
Choose the correct option from the following to be filled in the blank space:
a. Methanoic acid
b. formic acid
c. Baking soda
d. Caustic soda
Answer. c. Baking soda
10. In the following reaction, identify the salt formed
NH4OH (aq) + H2SO4 (aq) → _____ + 2H2O (l)
a. NH4NO3
b. (NH4)2SO4
c. (NH4)3PO4
d. (NH4)2S
Answer. b. (NH4)2SO4
11. Which of the following salt will give acidic solution when dissolved in water?
a. NH4Cl
b. NaCl

c. Na2CO3
d. CH3COONa
Answer. a. NH4Cl
12. Bleaching powder is used as a disinfectant for water to:
a. Make water tastier
b. Remove all the dirt from water
c. Make water germ-free
d. Make water clear
Answer. c. Make water germ-free
13. Which among the following represents the chemical formula for ‘Plaster of Paris’?

14. Which one of the following salts will dissolve in water to form an alkaline solution?
a. Potassium carbonate
b. Sodium chloride
c. Sodium carbonate
d. Potassium sulphate
Answer. a. Potassium carbonate
15. Copper sulphate crystals when heated strongly, lose their water of crystallization to give
anhydrous copper sulphate accompanied by a change in color from:
a. Blue to green
b. Blue to white
c. Blue to sky blue
d. Blue to grey
Answer. b. Blue to white
hoose correct answers to the following questions-
1. The lowest value of pH is given by
(a) 1M HCI
(b)0.001 M H2SO4
(c) 1M NaOH
(d)0.001 M NaOH
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – when the concentration of H+ ions increases, the acidic nature also increases but the PH value
decreases so 1M HCl has the lowest PH value.

2. PH of water is
(a) 7
(b)>7
 (c) <7
(d)14
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – water is neutral in nature and according to PH Scale it has a PH value is 7.

3. pH of an acid is
(a) 7
(b)>7
(c) <7
(d)14
Correct answer- (c)

Explanation – PH value of an acid is below 7 on the basis of the PH scale.

4. pH of a substance is a
(a) log [H+]
(b)- log [H+]
(c) log [OH-]
(d)- log [OH-]
Correct answer- (b)
Explanation – Formula to find PH value is PH = -lig[H+].

5. In a neutral solution pH is equal to

(a) zero
(b)greater than 7
(c) 14
(d)7
Correct answer- (d)

6. H+ion concentration of a solution is 10-4, its pH

(a) 4
(b)- 4
(c) -10
(d)10
Correct answer- (a)

7. Highest PH (14) is given by

(a) 1 M HCI
(b)0.5 M H2SO4
(c) 0.005 M HCI
(d)1M NaOH
Correct answer- (d)
Explanation – Concentration of hydroxyl ions is maximum in 1MNaOH so it has the highest P H value.

8. pH of a base is
(a) 7
(b)>7
(c) <7
(d)14
Correct answer- (b)
Explanation – A base has a PH value higher than 7.

9. POH of a solution is 9, its pH is

(a) 5
(b)2
 (c) 9
(d)14
Correct answer- (a)

10.In a basic solution, colour of phenolphthalein is

(a) purple
(b)pink
(c) red
(d)yellow
Correct answer- (b)

11.Acids
(a) produce H+ in an aqueous solution
(b)neutralise base
(c) mostly produce hydrogen with metals
(d)all the above
Correct answer- (d)

12.Weak acid is
(a) acetic acid
(b)hydrochloric acid
(c) nitric acid
(d)sulphuric acid
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – Acetic acid produces fewer hydrogen ions in solution so it is a weak acid.

13.Diprotic acid is
(a) acetic acid
(b)hydrochloric acid
(c)nitric acid
(d)sulphuric acid
Correct answer- (d)

14.In pickling, vinegar acts as

(a) an oxidant
(b)disinfectant
(c) preservative
(d)all the above
Correct answer- (c)

15.Vinegar contains
(a) acetic acid
(b)lactic acid
(c) citric acid
(d)tartaric acid
Correct answer- (a)

16.Lemon juice contains

(a) acetic acid
(b)lactic acid
(c) citric acid
(d)tartaric acid
Correct answer- (c)

17.Curds contain
(a) acetic acid
(b)citric acid
(c) lactic acid
(d)tartaric acid
Correct answer- (c)

18.When zinc granules are added to dilute sulphuric acid, the gas produced is
(a) Hydrogen
(b) oxygen
(c) carbondioxide
(d)all the above
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – When metals reacts with an acid, they produce Hydrogen gas.

19.Sum of pH and POH is

(a) 7
(b)10
(c) 9
(d)14
Correct answer- (d)

20.Colour of a neutral litmus solution is

(a) purple
(b)blue
(c) red
(d)yellow
Correct answer- (a)

21.Tamarind contains
(a) acetic acid
(b)lactic acid
(c) citric acid
(d)tartaric acid
Correct answer- (d)

22.In an acidic solution, colour of litmus is

(a) purple
(b)blue
(c) red
(d)yellow
Correct answer- (c)

23.In a basic solution, colour of litmus is

(a) purple
(b)yellow
(c) red
(d)blue
Correct answer- (d)

24.In a basic solution, colour of methyl orange is

(a) purple
(b)pink
(c) red
(d)yellow
Correct answer- (d)

25.When washing soda is reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid, the gas produced is
(a) hydrogen
(b)oxygen
(c) carbon dioxide
(d)all the above
Correct answer- (c)
 26.Carbon dioxide is produced when dilute acids react with
(a) chalk
(b)limestone
(c) marble
(d)all the above
Correct answer- (d)

27.Common name of Na2CO3 is

(a) bleaching powder
(b)baking soda
(c) plaster of Paris
(d)washing soda
Correct answer- (d)

28.Common name of (CaSO4)2. H2O is

(a) bleaching powder
(b)baking soda
(c) plaster of Paris
(d)washing soda
Correct answer- (c)

29.Common name of CaOCI2 is

(a) bleaching powder
(b)baking soda
(c) plaster of Paris
(d)washing soda
Correct answer- (a)

30.To maintain joints fixed after fracture, the compound used is

(a)CaOCI2
(b)CaCO3
(c) (CaSO4)2.H2O
(d)Ca (OH)2
Correct answer- (c)

31.For bleaching paper and clothes, the compound used is

(a) CaOCI2
(b)CaCO3
(c) (CaSO4)2.H2O
(d)Ca (OH)2
Correct answer- (a)
Explanation – Chemical formula of bleaching powder is CaOCl2.

32.For white-washing, the compound used is

(a) CaOCI2
(b)CaCO3
(c) (CaSO4)2.H2O
(d)Ca(OH)2
Correct answer- (d)
Explanation – For white-washing slaked lime is used and the formula of slaked lime is Ca(OH) 2

33.Gypsum is
(a) CaSO4. ½ H2O
(b)CaSO2 . 2H2O
(c) CaSO4 . 3H2O
(d)CaSO4
Correct answer- (b)

34.Common name of NaHCO3 is

(a) bleaching powder
 (b) baking soda
(c) plaster of Paris
(d)washing soda
Correct answer- (b)

35.Chlor-alkali process is used in the preparation of

(a) bleaching powder
(b)chlorine
(c) sodium hydroxide
(d)ammonia
Correct answer- (c)

36.Clouds of sulphuric acid are present in the atmosphere of

(a) earth
(b)mars
(c) venus
(d)moon
Correct answer- (c)

37.Washing soda is used in the manufacture of

(a) soap
(b)glass
(c) paper
(d)all the above
Correct answer- (d)

38.Statement true for acids is

(a) sour and turn red litmus to blue
(b)bitter and turn red litmus to blue
(c) sour and turn blue litmus to red
(d)bitter and turn blue litmus to red
Correct answer- (c)

39.The substance acidic in nature is

(a) antacid
(b)lime juice
(c) lime water
(d)human blood
Correct answer- (b)

40.When a small amount of acid is added to water, the phenomena occur, are
(i) neutralisation
(ii)ionisation
(iii) salt formation
(iv)dilution
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
Correct answer- (c)

41.When a solution of acid is mixed with a solution of base

(i)the temperature of solution decreases
(ii)the temperature of solution increases
(iii) salt formation takes place
(iv) the temperature of the solution remains the same
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
 Correct answer- (b)

42.Which of the following will not produce carbon dioxide with dil. HCI
(a) limestone
(b)marble
(c) baking soda
(d)lime
Correct answer- (d)

43.Which of the following is not a mineral acid

(a) nitric acid
(b)sulphuric acid
(c) citric acid
(d)hydrochloric acid
Correct answer- (c)
Explanation – Citric acid is found in fruits and vegetables. It is not a mineral acid.

44.Which of the following is not a base

(a) C2H5OH
(b)NaOH
(c) KOH
(d)Ca(OH)2
Correct answer- (a)

45.An aqueous solution turns red litmus blue, Addition of which of the following solution will reverse the
reaction
(a) antacid
(b) hydrochloric acid
(c) baking powder
(d)lime water
Correct answer- (b)

46.Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions of same concentration are mixed,
the pH of resulting solution will be
(a) zero
(b)6
(c) 5
(d)7
Correct answer- (d)
Explanation – Equal amount of an acid and a base of same concentration are mixed, they neutralize each
other so PH of the resulting solution will be 7.

47.In slaking of lime, lime reacts vigorously with water to form lime water by liberation of heat. Which
statement (s) is/are true about the reaction.
(i)it is an exothermic reaction
(ii)it is an endothermic reaction
(iii)the pH of resulting solution is >7
(iv)the pH of resulting solution is <7
(a) (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
Correct answer- (b)

48.Dilute aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid contains

(a) H2O+ and OH-
(b) CI- and OH-
(c) H3O+ and CI-
(d)unionised HCl
Correct answer- (c)
 49.The acid used to dissolve gold, is
(a) Aqua regia
(b) Hydrochloric acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d)Sulphuric acid
Correct answer- (a)

50.The correct statement about an aqueous solution of an acid or a base is

(i)Lower the pH, stronger the acid
(ii)Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(iii)Higher the pH, stronger the base
(iv)Higher the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
Correct answer- (b)

51.The salt having no water of crystallisation is

(a) washing powder
(b)baking soda
(c) blue vitriol
(d)gypsum
Correct answer- (b)

52.Sodium carbonate is basic salt because it is a salt of

(a) strong acid and strong base
(b)strong acid and weak base
(c) weak acid and strong base
(d)weak acid and weak base
Correct answer- (c)

53.Ammonium chloride is acidic salt because it is a salt of

(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) weak acid and strong base
(d) strong acid and weak base
Correct answer- (d)

54.Sodium hydrogen carbonate is one of the constituents of baking power. Its other component is ?
(a) acetic acid
(b)hydrochloric acid
(c) carbonic acid
(d)tartaric acid
Correct answer- (d)

55.To prevent tooth decay, we use tooth paste. The nature of tooth paste is
(a) acidic
(b)basic
(c) neutral
(d)none of the above
Correct answer- (b)

1. The colour of litmus solution in the presence of an acid, is .....................

2. In stomach digestion of food takes place in ................................ medium.

3. Vinegar is used as ................................ for food.

4. Curd should not be stored in brass vessels because it contains ................................ acid.

5. Acetic acid is present in ................................ while ................................ is present in

lemon.

6. Litmus solution is a ................................ dye.

7. The substances which change the colour of red litmus to blue, are ................................

8. Litmus is an ................................ indicator.

9. Reactive metals produce ................................ gas with acids.

10. Mg + 2HCI → ........+ H2.

11. ......................can dissolve gold and platinum.

12. Curds should not be stored in copper and ................................ vessels.
13. Copper vessels are coated with a layer of tin to prevent the action of ............................
present in foods with the metal surface.

14. Methyl orange and ..................... are synthetic indicators.

15. All acids have ............................ in common.

16. Acids produce ............................ ions if aqueous solution.

17. Carbonic acid is ............................ and weak acid.

18. Aqueous acidic solution conducts electricity due to the formation of ............................
ions.
19. More active metal replaces less active ............................

20. By neutralization of acids ............................ are formed.

21. Chlorine and ............................ gases are formed as byproduct in the electrolysis of
sodium chloride solution.

22. Gypsum on heating at 373 K produces ............................

23. Calcium sulphate hemihydrates is ............................

24. Sodium hydrogen carbonate is called ............................

25. Hydrofluoric acid is used in ............................ of glasswares.

26. The atmosphere of Venus is made up of thick clouds of ............................ acid.

27. Carbonates produce ............................ reacting with acids.

28. Rock salt is ............................ like coal.

29. On dilution pH of an acidic solution ............................

30. Aqueous solution of glucose do not conduct ............................

31. Chemical formula of washing soda is ............................

32. .......................... is used in the manufacture of glass, soap and paper industry.
33. PH of a ............................ solutions is 7.

34. Mixing of acid in water is an ............................ reaction.

35. PH of 0.1 mol of H+ concentration is ............................

36. Our body works within the pH range of ...................to 7.8.

37. When pH of rain water is lesser than ............................ it is called acid rain.

38. ......................... acids are not completely ionised.

39. Methyl orange turns ................................ in acidic solution.

40. Phenolphthalein is ................................ in acidic solution.

1. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?
(i) Temperature of the solution decreases
(ii) Temperature of the solution increases
(in) Temperature of the solution remains the same
(iv) Salt formation takes place
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Answer
Answer: d

2. When hydrogen chloride gas is prepared on a humid day, the gas is usually passed
through the guard tube containing calcium chloride. The role of calcium chloride taken in the
guard tube is to
(a) absorb the evolved gas
(b) moisten the gas
(c) absorb moisture from the gas
(d) absorb Cl– ions from the evolved gas

Answer/ Explanation
Answer: c
Explaination: Reason: Guard tube drys (absorbs water) from calcium chloride on a humid day.

3. Which one of the following salts does not con-tain water of crystallisation?
(a) Blue vitriol
(b) Baking soda
(c) Washing soda
(d) Gypsum

Answer
Answer: b

4. In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct increasing order?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Answer
Answer: a

5. What is formed when zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide?

(a) Zinc hydroxide and sodium
(b) Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas
(c) Sodium zinc-oxide and hydrogen gas
(d) Sodium zincate and water

Answer/ Explanation
Answer: b
Explaination: Reason: Zn + 2NaOH → Ma2Zn02 (Sodium Zincate) + H2

6. Tomato is a natural source of which acid?

(a) Acetic acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Tartaric acid
(d) Oxalic acid

Answer
Answer: d

7. Brine is an
(a) aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide
(b) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate
(c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride
(d) aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate

Answer
Answer: c
8. Na2CO3 . 10H2O is
(a) washing soda
(b) baking soda
(c) bleaching powder
(d) tartaric acid

Answer
Answer: a

9. At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?

(a) 90°C
(b) 100°C
(c) 110°C
(d) 120°C

Answer
Answer: b

10. How many water molecules does hydrated cal-cium sulphate contain?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 7
(d) 2

Answer/ Explanation
Answer: d
Explaination: Reason: Chemical formula of hydrated calcium sulphate or gypsum is CaSO4.2H2O

11. Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a

(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

Answer
Answer: d

12. Alkalis are

(a) acids, which are soluble in water
(b) acids, which are insoluble in water
(c) bases, which are insoluble in water
(d) bases, which are soluble in water

Answer
Answer: d
13. Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of
a base?
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(in) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Answer/ Explanation
Answer: d
Explaination: Reason: Stronger the acid, lesser is the pH. Stronger the base, higher is the pH.

14. The apparatus given in the adjoining figure was set up to demonstrate electrical
conductivity.

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
(ii) Bulb will glow because HCl is a strong acid and furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (iv) only

Answer
Answer: c

15. Lime water reacts with chlorine to give

(a) bleaching powder
(b) baking powder
(c) baking soda
(d) washing soda

Answer/ Explanation
Answer: c
Explaination:

16. Nettle sting is a natural source of which acid?

(a) MetiWanoic acid
(b) Lactic acid
(c) Citric acid
(d) Tartaric acid

Answer
Answer: a

17. Tooth enamel is made up of

(a) calcium phosphate
(b) calcium carbonate
(c) calcium oxide
(d) potassium

Answer
Answer: a

18. What is the pH range of our body?

(a) 7.0 – 7.8
(b) 7.2 – 8.0
(c) 7.0 – 8.4
(d) 7.2 – 8.4

Answer
Answer: a

19. Rain is called acid rain when its:

(a) pH falls below 7
(b) pH falls below 6
(c) pH falls below 5.6
(d) pH is above 7

Answer
Answer: c

20. Sodium hydroxide is a

(a) weak base
(b) weak acid
(c) strong base
(d) strong acid
Answer/ Explanation
Answer: c
Explaination: Reason: Sodium hydroxide ionises in water and produces a large amount of hydroxide
ions.

21. An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the
following solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

Answer
Answer: d

22. When copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid react, colour changes to
(a) white
(b) bluish-green
(c) blue-black
(d) black

Answer/ Explanation
Answer: b
Explaination: Reason: Blue-green colour of solution is due to the formation of copper (II) chloride.

23. Sodium hydroxide is used

(a) as an antacid
(b) in manufacture of soap
(c) as a cleansing agent
(d) in alkaline batteries

Answer
Answer: b

24. Sodium hydroxide turns phenolphthalein solution

(a) pink
(b) yellow
(c) colourless
(d) orangeAnswer

Answer: a

25. Chemical formula of washing soda is

(a) Na2C03 . 7H2O
(b) Na2C03 . 5H2O
(c) Na2C03 . 2H2O
(d) Na2C03 . 10H2O

Answer
Answer: d

1. Acids turn …………. litmus solution…………. .

2. pH of basic solution is always …………. than 7.
3. …………. are the products obtained when bleaching powder reacts with dilute sulphuric acid.
4. Potassium nitrate has pH value equal to …………. .
5. …………. is the fixed number of water molecules chemically attached to each formula unit of
a salt in its crystalline form.
6. …………. is one of the raw materials for the production of baking soda.
7. The salts of a strong acid and weak base are …………. with pH value …………. than 7.
8. Use of mild base like …………. on the bee-stung area gives relief.
9. During indigestion the stomach produces too much …………. and this causes pain and
irritation.
10. The presence of …………. Ca in acids is responsible for their acidic properties.
11. Mixing an acid or base with water results in decrease in the concentration of per unit
volume.
This process is called
12. Among HCl, H2SO4 and CH3COOH, …………. is a weak acid.

1. blue, red
2. more/greater
3. CaSO4, Cl2, H2O
4. 7 or seven
5. Water of crystallisation
6. Sodium chloride
7. acidic, less
8. baking soda
9. acid (HCl)
10. H+
11. OH– ions/H3O+ ions, dilution
12. CH3COOH

Q1. A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear supernatant
solution turns the pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change
the colour of this pH paper to greenish- blue?

(a) Lemon juice

(b) Vinegar
(c) Common salt
(d) An antacid

Show Answer
(d) An antacid
Q2. Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?

(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid

(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Show Answer
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid

Q3. If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what
should be done?

(a) Wash the hand with saline solution.

(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium
hydrogencarbonate.
(c) After washing with plenty of water and apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.
(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.

Show Answer
(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium
hydrogencarbonate.

Q4. Farmers neutralise the effect of acidity of the soil by adding

Q5. A teacher gave two test tubes to the students, one containing water and the other
containing sodium hydroxide. She asked them to identify the test tube containing sodium
hydroxide solution. Which one of the following can be used for the identification?

(a) Blue litmus

(b) Red litmus
(c) Sodium carbonate solution
(d) Dilute hydrochloric acid

Show Answer
(b) Red litmus
Q6. One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogencarbonate, the other
constituent is

(a) hydrochloric acid

(b) tartaric acid
(c) acetic acid
(d) sulphuric acid

Show Answer
(b) tartaric acid

Q7. Increase in the OH– ion concentration, leads to

(a) an increases in the pH of solution

(b) a decrease in the pH of the solution
(c) doesn’t alter the pH of the solution
(d) decreases the basic strength of the solution

Show Answer
(a) an increases in the pH of solution

Q8. Which Of The Following Salts Does Not Contain Water Of Crystallization?

[A]. Blue vitriol

[B]. Baking soda
[C]. Washing soda
[D]. Gypsum

Show Answer
[B]. Baking soda

Q9. Consider The Following Statement And Choose The Incorrect One:

[A]. An indicator is a dye that changes colour when it is put into an acid or a base.
[B]. The most common indicators to test for acids and bases are litmus, methyl
orange and phenolphthalein.
[C]. The most common indicator used for testing acids and bases in the laboratory is
phenolphthalein.
[D]. None of the above

Show Answer
[C]. The most common indicator used for testing acids and bases in the laboratory is
phenolphthalein.

Q10. If A Few Drops Of Concentrated Acid Accidentally Spill Over The Hand Of A
Student, What Should Be Done?

[A]. Wash the hand with saline solution.

[B]. Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium
hydrogen carbonate.
[C]. After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the
hand.
[D]. Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.

Show Answer
[B]. Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium
hydrogen carbonate.

Q11. Common Salt Besides Being Used In Kitchen Can Also Be Used As The Raw
Material For Making:

[A]. Washing soda, Bleaching soda

[B]. Washing soda, Bleaching soda, Slaked lime
[C]. Washing soda, Bleaching soda, Baking soda
[D]. Washing soda, Baking soda, Slaked lime

Show Answer
[C]. Washing soda, Bleaching soda, Baking soda
Q12. One Of The Constituents Of Baking Powder Is Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate,
The Other Constituent Is

[A]. Hydrochloric acid

[B]. Tartaric acid
[C]. Acetic acid
[D]. Sulphuric acid

Q13. Parmindar Is Writing Some Statements About Polyester. In Which Of The

Following Statements Is Or Are Incorrect? Help Him.

[A]. Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with copper (II) oxide to form copper (II) chloride
and water.
[B]. Acids are never stored in metal containers or glass and ceramics because they
gradually corrode and eat up the metal container.
[C]. The reaction between acids and metal oxides is a kind of “Neutralization
reaction”.
[D]. Milk of Magnesia is a metal hydroxide called ‘magnesium hydroxide’ which is
used to remove indigestion caused too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Show Answer
[B]. Acids are never stored in metal containers or glass and ceramics because they
gradually corrode and eat up the metal container.

Q14. Which Of The Following Is Used For Dissolution Of Gold?

[A]. Hydrochloride acid

[B]. Sulphuric acid
[C]. Nitric acid
[D]. Aqua- regia

Show Answer
[D]. Aqua- regia
Q15. A substance has a tendency to give proton H+ in aqueous solution. This
substance is :

(a) acid
(b) base
(c) alkali
(d) salt

Show Answer
(a) acid

Q16. Strength of an acid and base depends on :

(a) molecular weight

(b) equivalent weight
(c) degree of ionization
(d) boiling point

Show Answer
(c) degree of ionization

Q17. pH of an aqueous solution is 4. Hydrogen ion concentration mol/litre of this

solution is :

(a) 4
(b) 1.0 × 10-4
(c) 10.
(d) 1.0 × 104

Show Answer
(d) 1.0 × 104

Q18. An aqueous solution of HCl with 108 mol/litre has pH value

(a) less than 7
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 14

Show Answer
(c) 8

Q19. In alkaline solution colour of methyl orange will be :

(a) red
(b) yellow
(c) blue
(d) colourless

Show Answer
(b) yellow

Q20. In acidic medium colour of phenolphthalein will be:

(a) pink
(b) yellow
(c) blue
(d) colourless

Show Answer
(d) colourless

Q21 The chemical name and formula of baking powder are:

(a) sodium chloride (NaCl)

(b) sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
(c) sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
(d) sodium sulphate (Na2SO4)
Show Answer
(b) sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Q22. The formula of washing soda is :

(a) CaCO3
(b) Na2CO3.10H2O
(c) NaOH
(d) Na2.SO4

Show Answer
(b) Na2CO3.10H2O

Question 1:

Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallization?

(A) Blue vitriol

(B) Baking soda

(C) Washing soda

(D) Gypsum

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (B)

Question 2 :

Which of the following are present in a dilute Aqueous solution of Hydrochloric Acid?

(A) H3O + Cl–

(B) H3O + OH–

(C) Cl– + OH–

(D) Unionised HCl

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Question 3 :

Lactic Acid is present in-

(A) Orange

(B) Tea

(C) Curd

(D) Vinegar

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (C)

Question 4 :

pH value less than 7 indicates that the solution is –

(A) Acidic

(B) Basic

(C) Neutral

(D) No effect

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Question 5 :

Which Acid is a strong Acid in the following:

(A) HCl pH 1

(B) CH3COOH pH 5

(C) Lemon juice pH 2.2

(D) Pure Milk pH 6

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Question 6 :

CuSO4.5H2O In this Compound the water molecule is called –

(A) Pure Water

(B) Water of Crystallisation

(C) Soda Water

(D) None of these

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (B)

Question 7 :

Farmers neutralize the effect of Acidity on soil by adding

(A) Slaked Lime

(B) Gypsum

(C) Caustic Soda

(D) Baking Soda

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Question 8 :

Which salt is Neutral salt?

(A) NH4Cl

(B) CH3COONH4
(C) CH3COONa

(D)Na2CO3

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (B)

Question 9 :

Na2CO3.10H2O is known as-

(A) Baking Soda

(B) Baking Powder

(C) Washing Soda

(D) Bleaching Powder

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (C)

Question 10 :

Which Acid is present in Tomato ?

(A) Citric Acid

(B) Oxalic Acid

(C) Lactic Acid

(D) HCl

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (B)

Q 1 – What happens when a blue litmus paper is dipped into an acid

solution?
(a)Litmus paper turns red
(b) Litmus paper turns green
(c) Colour of litmus paper vanishes out
(d) No change in the colour of litmus paper

Ans. (a) Litmus paper turns red

Explanation: An acid solution turns blue litmus paper red.

Q 2 – Assertion: Universal indicator gives green colour with distilled

water.
Reason: pH of distilled water is 7 and it is neutral and universal
indicator gives green colour with neutral solution.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true.

(e) Both A and R are false.

Ans. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q 3 – What happens when a dry blue litmus paper is touched to acid

powder?
(a) Litmus paper turns red
(b) Litmus paper turns green
(c) Colour of litmus paper vanishes out
(d) No change in the colour of litmus paper
Ans. (d) No change in the colour of litmus paper

Explanation: Acid powder does not change the colour of litmus paper.
If blue litmus paper is dipped in the aqueous solution of acid then
only blue litmus paper turns red. Water is necessary to change the
colour of litmus paper because acid dissociates hydrogen ions in an
aqueous solution.

Q 4 – The colour of neutral litmus solution is

(a) red

(b) blue

(c) purple

(d) yellow

Ans. (c) purple

Q 5 – Which one is a suitable method to find the accurate pH value?
(a) pH meter

(b) pH paper

(c) Universal indicator

(d) Litmus solution

Ans. (a) pH meter

Q 6 – Which one of the following statements is correct about a

universal indicators?
(a) It is a mixture of HCl and NaOH
(b) It is a mixture of many indicators
(c) It is a solution of phenolphthalein in alcohol
(d) It is a solution of phenolphthalein in water.

Ans. (b) It is a mixture of many indicators

Q 7 – NaHCO, formed by reaction of

(a) NaOH + H2CO3
(b) NaCl + H2CO3
(c) Na2CO3 + HCl
(d) NaOH + Na2CO3

Ans. (a) NaOH + H2CO3

Q 8 – Bases dissociate which ions in their aqueous solution?

a. Hydroxide ions
b. Hydrogen ions
c. Chloride ions
d. None of the above

Ans. (a) Hydroxide ions

Q 9 – Which of the following properties are shown by dilute HCl?

(1) It turns blue litmus red
(2) It turns red litmus blue
(3) It reacts with zinc and gas is evolved
(4) It reacts with solid sodium carbonate to give brisk effervescence
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3

(c) 1, 3 and 4

(d) 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (c) 1, 3 and 4

Q 10 – Eggshell is made up of
(a) CaCO3
(b) CaO
(c) Ca(OH)2
(d) CaCl2

Ans. (a) CaCO3

Q 11 – A teacher gave two test tubes – one containing water and the
other containing sodium hydroxide solution to two students. Then he
asked them to identify the test tube containing sodium hydroxide
solution. Which one of the following can be used for correctly
identifying the test tube containing the solution of sodium hydroxide?
(a) Blue litmus

(b) Red litmus

(c) Sodium carbonate solution

(d) Dilute HCl

Ans. (b) Red litmus

Q 12 – Which acid is found in tamarind?

a. Citric acid
b. Lactic acid
c. Tartaric acid
d. Sulphuric acid

Ans. (c) Tartaric acid

Q 13 – Which one of the following types of medicines is used for

treating indigestion?
(a) Antibiotics
(b) Analgesic
(c) Antacid
(d) Antiseptic

Ans. (c) Antacid

Q 14 – Metallic oxides are ________ in nature, but non-metallic oxides

are __________ in nature. The information in which alternative
completes the given statement?
(a) neutral, acidic

(b) acidic, basic

(c) basic, neutral

(d) basic, acidic

Ans. (d) basic, acidic

Q 15 – Which acid is found in bee stings?

a. Citric acid
b. Formic acid
c. Tartaric acid
d. Nitric acid

Ans. (b) Formic acid

Q 16 – Two drops each of lemon juice, hydrochloric acid and acetic

acid were added separately to blue litmus solution. Which of the
following samples will change the color of the litmus?
(a) Lemon juice

(b) Acetic acid

(c) HCl

(d) Each one

Ans. (d) Each one

Q 17 – Rain is called acid rain when it:

(a) pH falls below 7
(b) pH falls below 6
(c) pH falls below 5.6
(d) pH is above 7

Ans. (c) pH falls below 5.6

Q 18 – Which gas turns lime water milky?

(a) H2

(b) N2

(c) CO2

(d) SO2

Ans. (c) CO2

Q 19 – What happens when acid is mixed with water?

a. Heat is evolved
b. Heat is absorbed
c. Concentration of acid increases
d. All of the above

Ans. (a) Heat is evolved

Q 20 – What is the pH range of the human body?

(a) 7.0 – 7.8
(b) 7.2 – 8.0
(c) 7.0 – 8.4
(d) 7.2 – 8.4

Ans. (a) 7.0 – 7.8

Q 21 – Lime water reacts with chlorine to give

(a) bleaching powder
(b) baking powder

(c) baking soda

(d) washing soda

Ans. (c) baking soda

Q 22 – What happens when an acid reacts with the base?
a. Acid neutralizes base
b. Water is formed
c. A salt is formed
d. All of the above

Ans. (d) All of the above

Q 23 – The water of crystallization of gypsum is

(a) 4

(b) 3

(c) 2

(d) 1

Ans. (c) 2

Q 24 – The pH values of distilled water, lemon juice, sodium bicarbonate were

measured using pH paper. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values?
(a) water > lemon juice > sodium carbonate
(b) sodium carbonate > water > fruit juice
(c) lemon juice > water > sodium carbonate
(d) water > sodium carbonate > fruit juice

Ans. (b) sodium carbonate > water > fruit juice

Q 25 – Which of the following is an olfactory indicator?

a. Turmeric
b. Onion
c. Litmus
d. All of the above

Ans. (b) Onion

Q 26 – When a drop of unknown solution X is placed on a strip of pH paper, a

deep red colour is produced. This sample is which one of these?
(a) NaOH

(b) HCl

(c) Water
(d) CH3COOH

Ans. (b) HCl

Q 27 – At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?

(a) 90°C
(b) 100°C
(c) 110°C
(d) 120°C

Ans. (c) 110°C

Q 28 – What happens when an acid is added to vanilla?

a. Color of vanilla changes into red
b. Vanilla becomes colorless
c. Vanilla loses its smell
d. Nothing happens

Ans. (d) Nothing happens

Q 29 – Which acid is produced in our stomach?

(a) HCl

(b) H2SO4

(c) Nitric acid

(d) Acetic acid

Ans. (a) HCl

Q 30 – Which formula represents bleaching powder?

(a) Ca(OH)2

(b) CaOCl2

(c) CaCl2

(d) CaO

Ans. (b) CaOCl2

Q 31 – Which of the following compounds is used in soda-acid fire

extinguishers?
(a) calcium hydroxide
(b) calcium carbonate

(c) sodium hydrogen sulphate

(d) sodium hydrogen carbonate

Ans. (d) sodium hydrogen carbonate

Q 32 – N2CO3 . 10H2O is
(a) washing soda
(b) baking soda
(c) bleaching powder
(d) tartaric acid

Ans. (a) washing soda

Q 33 – Methyl orange which is an indicator turns into which color with an acid?
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Pink
d. No color

Ans. (a) Red

Q 34 – Which one of the following is the correct method of finding the pH of a

solution?
(a) heat the solution in a test tube and expose the pH paper to the vapours
formed.
(b) pour few drops of solution from the test tube on the pH paper
(c) drop the pH paper in the solution

(d) put a drop of solution on the pH paper using a dropper

Ans. (d) put a drop of solution on the pH paper using a dropper

Q 35 – Which of the following compound is formed when zinc reacts with

hydrochloric acid?
a. Zinc sulphate
b. Zinc chloride
c. Zinc carbonate
d. Zinc hydroxide

Ans. (b) Zinc chloride

Q 36 – The pH of which of the following samples can not be found directly
using pH paper?
(a) Lemon juice

(b) Dilute HCl

(c) Solid sodium bicarbonate

(d) Solution of a detergent.

Ans. (c) Solid sodium bicarbonate

Q 37 – Tomato is a natural source of which acid?

(a) Acetic acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Tartaric acid
(d) Oxalic acid

Ans. (d) Oxalic acid

Q 38 – Which of the following natural sources contains oxalic acid?

(a) lemon

(b) orange

(c) tomato

(d) tamarind

Ans. (c) tomato

Q 39 – Which of the following compound is formed when zinc reacts with

sodium hydroxide?
a. Zinc hydroxide
b. Sodium zincate
c. Zinc hydrogenate
d. No reaction takes place

Ans. (b) Sodium zincate

Q 40 – The acid found in an ant sting is

(a) acetic acid

(b) citric acid

(c) tartaric acid

(d) methanoic acid

Ans. (d) methanoic acid

Q 41 – When hydrogen chloride gas is prepared on a humid day, the gas is

usually passed through the guard tube containing calcium chloride. The role
of calcium chloride taken in the guard tube is to
(a) absorb the evolved gas
(b) moisten the gas
(c) absorb moisture from the gas
(d) absorb Cl– ions from the evolved gas

Ans. (c) absorb moisture from the gas

Q 42 – If the pH value of a solution is 6, then solution will be of what type?

a. Strong acid
b. Strong base
c. Mild acid
d. Mild base
Ans. (c) Mild acid

Q 43 – To relieve pain caused due to acidity, we can take

(a) sour milk

(b) lemon juice

(c) orange juice

(d) milk of magnesia

Ans. (d) milk of magnesia

Q 44 – What are the products obtained when potassium sulphate reacts with
barium iodide in an aqueous medium?
(a) KI and BaSO4

(b) KI, Ba and SO2

(c) K, I2 and BaSO4

(d) K, Ba, I2 and SO2

Ans. (a) KI and BaSO4

Q 45 – Assertion: Bleaching power liberate chlorine when kept in atmosphere.
Reason: CaOCl2 reacts with CO2 present in atmosphere to form CaCO3 and
chlorine gas.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
(e) Both A and R are false.

Ans. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q 46 – What happens when carbon dioxide gas reacts with sodium hydroxide?
a. Carbon monoxide is formed
b. Carbon dioxide is formed
c. Sodium carbonate is formed
d. Carbon dioxide does not react with sodium hydroxide
Ans. (c) Sodium carbonate is formed

Q 47 – Assertion: Ammonium hydroxide is Weak Base

Reason: Phenolphthalein becomes pink in NH2OH
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true.

(e) Both A and R are false.

Ans. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q 48 – The concentration of H+ ions in a solution can be measured using

(a) a pH paper

(b) a litmus paper

(c) methyl orange

(d) phenolphthalein

Ans. (a) a pH paper

Q 49 – Which one of the following is required to identify the gas evolved when
dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc metal?
(a) blue litmus paper

(b) red litmus paper

(c) a burning slinter

(d) lime water

Ans. (c) a burning slinter

Q 50 – Which of the following acid does produce hydrogen ions in absence of

water?
a. Hydrochloric acid
b. Sulphuric acid
c. Muriatic acid
d. None
Ans. (d) None

Q 51 – Zinc reacts with an acid as well as with a base to liberate hydrogen. On

the basis of this what should be the nature of the zinc metal?
(a) basic

(b) acidic

(c) amphoteric

(d) neutral

Ans. (c) amphoteric

Q 52 – Ag2S reacts with H2SO4 to form

(a) AgSO4
(b) Ag2SO4 + H2S
(c) Ag2O + H2S
(d) AgOH + H2S

Ans. (b) Ag2SO4 + H2S

Q 53 – When you test the solutions of sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide,

hydrochloric acid and acetic acid with universal indicator, in which case would
you get a red colour?
(a) sodium bicarbonate

(b) hydrochloric acid

(c) sodium hydroxide

(d) acetic acid

Ans. (b) hydrochloric acid

Q 54 – What is the color of anhydrous copper sulphate?
a. Blue
b. White grey
c. Blue grey
d. Greenish
Ans. (b) White grey

Q 55 – A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear
supernatant solution turns the pH paper yellowish-orange.
Which of the following would change the colour of this pH paper to greenish-
blue?
(a) Lemon juice
(b) Vinegar
(c) Common salt
(d) An antacid

Ans. (d) An antacid

Q 56 – Which of the following is known as soda ash?

a. Sodium carbonate
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Sodium carbonate decahydrate
d. Calcium carbonate
Ans. (a) Sodium carbonate

Q 57 – The pH of a sample of pure water is 7 at room temperature. What is its

pH when a pinch of solid sodium bicarbonate is dissolved in it?
(a) vary near to 7

(b) less than 7

(c) more than 7

(d) exactly 7

Ans. (c) more than 7

Q 58 – What is the chemical name of baking powder?

a. Sodium carbonate
b. Sodium bicarbonate
c. Potassium carbonate
d. Calcium carbonate
Ans. (b) Sodium bicarbonate

Q 59 – How many water molecules does hydrated calcium sulphate contain?

(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 7
(d) 2

Ans. (d) 2

Q 60 – When copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid react, colour changes
to
(a) white
(b) bluish-green
(c) blue-black
(d) black

Ans. (b) bluish-green

Q 61 – Baking soda is produced by which of the following process?

a. Chlor-alkali process
b. Solvay process
c. Soda process
d. Dobereiner’s Triads process
Ans. (b) Solvay process

Q 62 – Nettle sting is a natural source of which acid?

(a) Methanoic acid
(b) Lactic acid
(c) Citric acid
(d) Tartaric acid

Ans. (a) Methanoic acid (HCOOH)

Q 63 – The H+ ion concentration of a solution is 1.0 x 10-5 m. The solution is

(a) Acidic
(b) Alkaline
(c) Neutral
(d) Amphoteric

Ans. (a) Acidic

Q 64 – In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct

increasing order?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Ans. (a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid

Q 65 – Setting of Plaster of Paris takes place due to
(a) Oxidation
(b) Reduction
(c) Dehydration
(d) Hydration

Ans. (d) Hydration

Q1) Which Acid is present in Tomato ?

(A) Citric Acid
(B) Oxalic Acid
(C) Lactic Acid
(D) HCl
Correct Answer: Option (B)
Q2) Which Acid is a strong Acid in the following:
(A) HCl pH 1
(B) CH3COOH pH 5
(C) Lemon juice pH 2.2
(D) Pure Milk pH 6
Correct Answer: Option (A)
Q3) Na2CO3.10H2O is known as-
(A) Baking Soda
(B) Baking Powder
(C) Washing Soda
(D) Bleaching Powder
Correct Answer: Option (C)
Q4) pH value less than 7 indicates that the solution is –
(A) Acidic
(B) Basic
(C) Neutral
(D) No effect
Correct Answer: Option (A)
Q5) Which salt is Neutral salt?
(A) NH4Cl
(B) CH3COONH4
(C) CH3COONa
(D)Na2CO3
Correct Answer: Option B
Q6) Lactic Acid is present in-
(A) Orange
(B) Tea
(C) Curd
(D) Vinegar
Correct Answer: Option (C)
Q7) Farmers neutralize the effect of Acidity on soil by adding
(A) Slaked Lime
(B) Gypsum
(C) Caustic Soda
(D) Baking Soda
Correct Answer: Option (A)
Q8) Which of the following are present in a dilute Aqueous solution of Hydrochloric Acid?
(A) H3O + Cl–
(B) H3O + OH–
(C) Cl– + OH–
(D) Unionised HCl
Correct Answer: Option (A)
Q9) CuSO4.5H2O In this Compound the water molecule is called –
(A) Pure Water
(B) Water of Crystallisation
(C) Soda Water
(D) None of these
Correct Answer: Option (B)
Q10) Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallization?
(A) Blue vitriol
(B) Baking soda
(C) Washing soda
(D) Gypsum
Correct Answer: Option (B)
Q11) An aqueous solution turns the red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the
following solutions would reverse the change?
(A) Baking powder
(B) Lime
(C) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(D) Hydrochloric acid
Correct Answer: Option (D)
Q12) In which pH range does our body work to survive in the atmosphere?
(A) 5.5 to 8.5
(B) 7.0 to 7.8
(C) 2.3 to 7.0
(D) 7.5 to 12.5
Correct Answer: Option (B)
Q13) What is the chemical formula of POP (Plaster of Paris)?
(A) CaSO4.2H2O
(B) CaSO4.3H2O
(C) CaSO4.1/2H2O
(D) CaCO3.1/2H2
Correct Answer: Option (C)
Q14) What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?
(i) The temperature of the solution increases
(ii) The temperature of the solution decreases
(iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same
(iv) Salt formation takes place
(A) (i) only
(B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i) and (iv)
Correct Answer: Option (D)
Q15) Which salt is Acidic in nature?
(A) NH4Cl
(B) CH3COONH4
(C) NaCl
(D)Na2CO3
Correct Answer: Option (A)
Q16) When a base reacts with a metal, it forms a salt and hydrogen gas is released. By what
method can the presence of hydrogen be detected?
(A) by water
(B) by litmus paper
(C) by methyl orange
(D) by a burning candle
Correct Answer: Option (D)
Q17) The image shows the pH values of four solutions on a pH scale.

Which solutions are alkaline in nature?

(A) A and B
(B) B and C
(C) C and D
(D) A and D
Correct Answer: Option (C)

Question 1.
A strong acid or base :
(a) is stable in solution
(b) has a higher molecular weight
(c) has a high boiling point
(d) ionises completely in solution.
Answer:
(d) ionises completely in solution.

Question 2.
In the process of neutralization :
(a) an acid is formed
(b) an alkali is formed
(c) a salt is formed
(d) salt and water are formed
Answer:
(d) salt and water are formed

Question 3.
Basicity of an acid depends upon :
(a) replaceable OH atoms
(b) replaceable H atoms
(c) replaceable O atoms
(d) none of these
Answer:
(b) replaceable H atoms
Question 4.
A substance has a tendency to give proton H+ in aqueous solution. This substance
is :
(a) acid
(b) base
(c) alkali
(d) salt
Answer:
(a) acid

Question 5.
Strength of an acid and base depends on :
(a) molecular weight
(b) equivalent weight
(c) degree of ionization
(d) boiling point
Answer:
(c) degree of ionization

Question 6.
pH of an aqueous solution is 4. Hydrogen ion concentration mol/litre of this solution
is :
(a) 4
(b) 1.0 × 10-4
(c) 10.
(d) 1.0 × 104
Answer:
(d) 1.0 × 104

Question 7.
An aqueous solution of HCl with 108 mol/litre has pH value :
(a) less than 7
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 14
Answer:
(c) 8

Question 8.
In alkaline solution colour of methyl orange will be :
(a) red
(b) yellow
(c) blue
(d) colourless
Answer:
(b) yellow
Question 9.
In acidic medium colour of phenolphthalein will be:
(a) pink
(b) yellow
(c) blue
(d) colourless
Answer:
(d) colourless

Question 10.
The chemical name and formula of baking powder are:
(a) sodium chloride (NaCl)
(b) sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
(c) sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)
(d) sodium sulphate (Na2SO4)
Answer:
(b) sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Question 11.
The formula of washing soda is :
(a) CaCO3
(b) Na2CO3.10H2O
(c) NaOH
(d) Na2.SO4
Answer:
(b) Na2CO3.10H2O

Question 12.
The Chemical used for white-washing is :
(a) Cao
(b) CaCO3
(c) CaOcl2
(d) CaCl2
Answer:
(a) Cao

Question 13.
What is used in fire extinguishers?
(a) NaHCO3
(b) HCl
(c) NaCl
(d) Cacl2
Answer:
(a) NaHCO3
Question 14.
What is used as a disinfectant in drinking water:
(a) CaOCl2
(b) CaCl2
(c) CaCO3
(d) CaSO4
Answer:
(a) CaOCl2

Question 15.
A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be:
(a) 1
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 10
Answer:
(d) 10

Question 16.
A solution reacts with crushed egg-shells to give a gas that turns lime-water milky.
The solution contains :
(a) NaCl
(b) HCl
(c) LiCl
(d) KCl
Answer:
(b) HCl

Question 17.
The number of acidic hydrogen atoms in sulphuric acid is:
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 3
(d) Zero
Answer:
(a) 2

Question 18.
Which one of the following types of medicine is used for treating indigestion?
(a) Antibiotic
(b) Analgesic
(c) Antacid
(d) Antiseptic
Answer:
(b) Analgesic
Question 19.
Acetic acid is a weak acid because :
(a) quantity of water is greater
(b) its ionisation is small
(c) it is an organic acid
(d) it is an inorganic acid
Answer:
(c) it is an organic acid

Question 20.
pH value of pure water is :
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 7
(d) 14.
Answer:
(c) 7

Question 21.
The strength of hydrochloric acid is 10-2 N. pH value of this solution is :
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 0.
Answer:
(b) 2

Question 22.
When pH of rain water goes below 5.6, it is called :
(a) acid rain
(b) base rain
(c) neutral rain
(d) Either (a) or (b)
Answer:
(a) acid rain

Question 23.
The burning sensation on touching nettle leaves is due to:
(a) formic acid.
(b) methanoic acid
(c) ethanoic acid
(d) propanoic acid.
Answer:
(b) methanoic acid
Question 24.
The combination of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solution forms:
(a) common salt
(b) caustic soda
(c) bleaching powder
(d) baking soda
Answer:
(a) common salt

Question 25.
The chemical name of caustic soda is :
(a) sodium hydroxide
(b) sodium chloride
(c) sodium bicarbonate
(d) calcium sulphate.
Answer:
(a) sodium hydroxide

Question 26.
The pH value of a solution is 3. The solution is :
(a) Basic
(b) Neutral
(c) ACidic
(d) None of them
Answer:
(c) acidic

Question 27.
pH of an acidic solution is :
(a) Less than 7
(b) 7
(c) more than 7
(d) Zero.
Answer:
(a) Less than 7

Question 28.
The possible pH value of acidic rain water is :
(a) 5.2
(b) 6.2
(c) 7.2
(d) 8.2
Answer:
(a) 5.2
Question 29.
The colour of furmeric with alkali :
(a) is yellow
(b) is orange
(c) is brownish red
(d) remains unchanged.
Answer:
(c) is brownish red

Question 30.
Baking powder releases which gas on heating ?
(a) CO
(b) Na2CO3
(c) CO2
(d) O2
Answer:
(c) CO2

Question 31.
The aqueous solution of sulphur dioxide is :
(a) acidic
(b) Basic
(c) Neutral
(d) Amphoteric
Answer:
(a) acidic

Question 1:

Chemical formula of washing soda is

(a) Na2C03 . 7H2O
(b) Na2C03 . 5H2O
(c) Na2C03 . 2H2O
(d) Na2C03 . 10H2O

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (D)

Question 2 :

Sodium hydroxide is used

(a) as an antacid
(b) in manufacture of soap
(c) as a cleansing agent
(d) in alkaline batteries
Check Answer

Correct Answer – (B)

Question 3 :

An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the
following solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (D)

Question 4 :

Rain is called acid rain when its:

(a) pH falls below 7
(b) pH falls below 6
(c) pH falls below 5.6
(d) pH is above 7

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (C)

Question 5 :

Tooth enamel is made up of

(a) calcium phosphate
(b) calcium carbonate
(c) calcium oxide
(d) potassium

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Question 6 :

Sodium hydroxide turns phenolphthalein solution

(a) pink
(b) yellow
(c) colourless
(d) orange
Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Question 7 :

When copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid react, colour changes to
(a) white
(b) bluish-green
(c) blue-black
(d) black

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (B)

Reason: Blue-green colour of solution is due to the formation of copper (II)

chloride.

Question 8 :

Sodium hydroxide is a
(a) weak base
(b) weak acid
(c) strong base
(d) strong acid

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (C)

Reason: Sodium hydroxide ionises in water and produces a large amount of

hydroxide ions.

Question 9 :

What is the pH range of our body?

(a) 7.0 – 7.8
(b) 7.2 – 8.0
(c) 7.0 – 8.4
(d) 7.2 – 8.4

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Question 10 :
Nettle sting is a natural source of which acid?
(a) MetiWanoic acid
(b) Lactic acid
(c) Citric acid
(d) Tartaric acid

Check Answer

Correct Answer – (A)

Set
1. Which one of the following is acidic?
(a) Lemon juice (b) Tomatoes (c) Milk (d) All
Ans1. (d) All

2. Which one of the following will turn red litmus blue?

(a) Vinegar (b) Baking soda solution (c) Lemon juice (d) Soft drinks
Ans2. (b) Baking soda solution

3. Which one of the following will turn blue litmus red?

(a) Vinegar (b) Lime water (c) Baking soda solution (d) Washing soda solution
Ans3. (a) Vinegar

4. Methyl orange is
(a) Pink in acidic medium, yellow in basic medium
(b) Yellow in acidic medium, pink in basic medium
(c) Colourless in acidic medium, pink in basic medium
(d) Pink in acidic medium, colourless in basic medium.
Ans4. (a) Pink in acidic medium, colourless in basic medium.

5. Lime water is
(a) CaO (b) Ca(OH)2 (c) CaCO3 (d) CaCI2
Ans5. (b) Ca(OH)2

Read class 10 science notes on Magnetic Effect of Current

6. The nature of calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel is

(a) Basic (b) Amphoteric (c) Acidic (d) Neutral
Ans6. (a) Basic

7. Which of the following salts has no water of crystallization?

(a) Blue vitriol (b) Washing soda (c) Baking soda (d) Gypsum
Ans7. (c) Baking soda

8. The function of quick lime in a soda-lime mixture is to

(a) Absorb moisture present in soda-lime
(b) Increase the efficiency of soda lime
(c) Increase the pH of soda lime
(d) Take part in reaction with NaOH
Ans8. (a) Absorb moisture present in soda lime

9. Which of the following does not form an acidic salt?

(a) Phosphoric acid (b) Carbonic acid (c) Hydrochloric acid (d) Sulphuric acid
Ans9. (b) Carbonic acid

10. The chemical formula of caustic potash is

(a) NaOH (b) Ca(OH)2 (c) NH4OH (D) KOH
Ans10. (d) KOH

Short Questions & Answers

Q1. How will you test for a gas which is liberated when HCL reacts with an active
metal? (CBSE 2008)
Ans1. The gas liberated when hydrochloric acid reacts with metal is hydrogen gas.
We can confirm the presence of hydrogen gas by bringing a burning splinter near the test
tube. …If the gas released is indeed hydrogen, then the splinter will extinguish with a pop
sound.

Q2. What is baking powder? How does it make the cake soft and spongy? (CBSE 2008)
Ans2. Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and an edible acid such as tartaric acid
or citric acid.
When baking powder is added to water it reacts with acid (like tartaric acid or citric acid)
to form carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide trapped in the wet dough and bubbles out
slowly making the cake soft and spongy.

Q3. When fresh milk is changed into curd will its pH value
Increases or decreases? Why?
Ans3. When fresh milk changes to curd its pH will decrease. It is because curd contains
lactic acid. Since acids generally have a low pH value, when fresh milk changes to curd
its pH will decrease.

Q4. Give Arrhenius definition of an acid and a base. (CBSE 2009)

Ans4. According to Arrhenius theory, acids are substances that produce ions when mixed
with water. On the other hand, bases are substances that produce ions when mixed with
water.

Q5. What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water? (CBSE 2008)
Ans5.When Calcium oxide i.e. quick lime is added to water, it reacts vigorously
with water to produce slaked lime(calcium hydroxide) releasing a large amount of heat.

Q6. Name the gas evolved when dilute HCL reacts with Sodium hydrogen carbonate. How
is it recognized? (CBSE 2008)
Ans6. When dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate, Carbon
dioxide gas is liberated. We recognize the presence of carbon dioxide by passing it
through lime water which turns milky or a white precipitate of calcium carbonate is
formed.

Q7. How does the flow of acid rainwater into a river make the survival of aquatic life in the
river difficult? (CBSE 2008)
Ans7.The pH value of rainwater is less than 5.6 is called acid rain.
When it enters a river, leading to an increase in acidic.
animals can survive in narrow change in pH. Acidic is
dangerous for aquatic animals.

Q8. How is the pH of a solution of acid influenced when it is diluted? (CBSE 2008 F)
Ans8. As you dilute a solution, it becomes more and more like pure water. So
the pH moves closer to the pH of pure water, pH7. The pH decreases on dilution.
When acid is diluted, its pH will increase as the pH of acid is less than 7.
Q9. How does the pH of the solution change when a solution of the base is
diluted? (CBSE 2008 F)
Ans9. The pH value of an acidic solution increases with dilution and the pH values of a
basic solution decrease with dilution. It is because by dilution the concentration of the H+
ions of acid reduces and concentration of the OH- ions of a base reduces

Q10. Arrange these in increasing order of their pH values- NaOH, blood, lemon
juice. (CBSE 2008 F)
Ans10. Lemon juice, blood, NaOH

LONG QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1. What is acids and bases, how to detect them?
Ans1. All acids give H+ ions in solution, and all bases give OH- ions
According to Arrhenius theory, acids are substances that produce ions when mixed with
water. On the other hand, bases are substances that produce ions when mixed with
water.
However, some acids dissociate to give more H+ ions and are said to be strong acids.
Similarly, a base producing more OH- ions is a strong base.
Detecting an acid or a base – We use litmus solution, phenolphthalein or methyl orange
for this purpose. The colour change that they show in acidic and basic solutions are:

Neutral Acid Base

Litmus solution Purple Red Blue
Phenolphthalein Colourless No change Pink
Methyl orange Orange Red Yellow

Q2. What are the common reactions for acids and bases?
Ans2. Reactions of acids and bases have been dealt with in this chapter, and for all these
reaction types, you should remember the product formed.

• Acid + metal → salt + H2 gas

• Acid + metal carbonate/bicarbonate → salt+water+carbon dioxide
• Acid + base (i.e. metal hydroxide) → salt + water
• Acid + Metal oxide → Salt + Water
• Non-metal oxide + Base → Salt + Water

From the last two reactions, we can say that metal oxide is basic in nature. Similarly, non-
metallic oxides are acidic in nature.
You can create a chemical equation from these equations, by inserting the correct
formula of acid/base and metal with correct valency.
For example, Zn+H2SO4—>ZnSO4+H2

Q3. What is the importance of pH in everyday life?

Ans3. The importance of pH in everyday life are as follows:

• Our body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8.

Interestingly, living organisms usually get affected by small pH changes.
• pH in our digestive system – Our stomach produces HCl, which helps in digestion
of food. But sometimes, if the number of HClincreases, we suffer from acidity. The
antacids given to us for getting relief from acidity contain base in them i.e.
Magnesium Hydroxide.
• pH of our mouth – if the pH of our mouth gets lower than 5.5, tooth decay starts.
To avoid this, we should clean our teeth properly after meals.
• pH in animal bites – many bees and insects inject an acid when they sting. The
medicines or lotions available for their relief also contain a mild base in them.
• Acid rain – If the pHof rain is lower than 5.6 we term it ‘acid rain’. This water, when
flows in water bodies, makes the water acidic and difficult for aquatic organisms
to survive. It also causes harm to monuments like Taj Mahal.

Q4. What is Lewis theory for of acid-base reaction?

Ans4. According to Lewis theory of acid-base reactions, bases donate pairs of electrons
and acids accept pairs of electrons. Thus, it can be said that Lewis acid is electron-pair
acceptor.
The advantage of the Lewis theory is that complements the model of oxidation-reduction
reactions. Oxidation-reduction reactions take place on a transfer of electrons from one
atom to another, with a net change in the oxidation number of one or more atoms.
The Lewis theory further suggested that acids react with bases and share a pair of
electrons but there is no change in the oxidation numbers of any atoms. Either an electron
is transferred from one atom to another, or the atoms come together to share a pair of
electrons.
Al(OH)3 + 3H+ → Al3+ + 3H2O (Aluminium hydroxide is acting as a base)
Al(OH)3 + OH– → Al(OH)4- (Aluminium hydroxide is acting as an acid)
These reactions are showing clearly: When Aluminium hydroxide accepts protons, it acts
as a base. When it accepts electrons, it acts as an acid.

Q5. Write a note on Salts.

Ans5. Sodium chloride is the most common salt, other common salts are sodium nitrate,
barium sulfate etc. Sodium chloride or common salt is a product of the reaction between
hydrochloric acid (acid) and sodium hydroxide (base). Solid sodium chloride is made of
a cluster of positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions held
together by electrostatic forces.
Electrostatic forces between opposite charges are inversely proportional to the dielectric
constant of the medium. In other words, we can say that a compound that has acidity in
its nature and a compound that has basicity as its nature, may yield salts when combined
together.
The universal solvent, water, has a dielectric constant of 80. Therefore, when sodium
chloride is dissolved in water, the dielectric constant of water reduces the electrostatic
force, allowing the ions to move freely in the solution. They are also well-separated due to
hydration with water molecules.

1. As Per Arrhenius Concept, Weak Acid Among These is___?

a. HCL

b. HNO3

c. HCN

d. H2SO4

Answer- (c)

2. Which of These is not an Acid, Despite being a Hydrogen Compound?

a. CH4

b. CCl3COOH

c. H2S

d. HF

Answer- (a)

3. Baking Powder is a Combination of___?

a. sodium carbonate + sodium tartaric

b. sodium bicarbonate + sodium tartaric

c. sodium carbonate + tartaric acid

d. sodium carbonate + sodium benzoate

Answer- (b)

4. When Milk of Magnesia Reacts with Acetic Acid, it gives___?

a. Basic Salts

b. Acidic Salts

c. Neutral Salts

d. Complex Salts

Answer- (c)

5. As Per the Bronsted and Lowry Concept, a Base is a Substance that___

a. Accepts proton

b. Donates proton

c. Accepts neutron

d. Donates neutron

Answer- (a)

6. What happens When a base Reacts with Non-Metal Oxide?

a. it neutralizes each other

b. it creates fire

c. it produces acidic salts

d. it produces basic salts

Answer: (a)

7. What are Protic Solvents?

a. Solvents that have greater tendency to accept protons

b. Solvents that have the tendency to produce protons

c. Solvents that can accept as well as donate protons

d. Solvents that neither accept or donate protons

Answer- (d)

8. Which of the following species can act as Lewis Base?

a) Negatively charged species or Anions and Neutral Species with one lone pair
of electrons

b) Positively charged species or Cations and Neutral Species with one lone pair
of electrons

c) Molecules in which the central atom has incomplete octet

d) Simple cations

Answer- (a)

9. The Acid used for the Manufacture of Fertilizers and Explosives is___?

a. nitric acid

b. sulfuric acid

c. phosphoric acid

d. hydrochloric acid

Answer (a)

10. A Solution with 10-14 OH ions and pH- 0 is___?

a) Weakly Acidic

b) Weakly Basic

c) Strongly Acidic

d) Strongly Basic

Answer (c)

11. Brine is Used for Industrial Production of___?

a. NaOH
b. KOH

c. bleaching powder

d. none of the above

Answer: (a)

12. The HCL Present in Our Stomach is an Example of___

a. inorganic acid

b. organic acid

c. soft organic acid

d. strong inorganic acid

Answer: (a)

13. Which of the Following Phenomena will Occur When a Small Amount of
Acid is Added to Water?

a. dilution

b. neutralization

c. salt formation

d. ionization

Answer: (a)

14. As per Lewis Concept, a Molecule in Which the Central Atom has an
Incomplete Octet is___?

a) Base

b) Acid

c) Alkali

d) A neutral solvent

Answer- (b)
15. Which of the Following are Photophilic Solvents or Solvents with a
Greater Tendency to Accept Protons?

a) Liquid Hydrogen Chloride

b) Water

c) Ammonia

d) Carbon Tetrachloride

Answer- (b)

16. Bleaching Powder's Chemical Name is___?

a. calcium hypo oxychloride

b. calcium oxychloride

c. calcium chloride

d. calcium chloro oxide

Answer- (b)

17. The Ratio of the Water Molecule in Plaster of Paris and Gypsum is___

a. 3:1

b. 1:3

c. 1:4

d. 4:3

Answer: (c)
Q.1. Which one of the following is acidic?
(a) Lemon juice
(b) Tomatoes
(c) Milk
(d) All

Answer(d)All
Q.2. What is the pH value of sodium chloride?
(a) 7
(b) More than 7
(c) Less than 7
(d)Zero

Answer(a) 7
Q.3. Which one of the following will turn red litmus blue?
(a) Vinegar
(b) Baking soda solution
(c) Lemon juice
(d) Soft drinks

Answer(b)Baking Soda solution

Q.4. What is the pH value of distilled water?
(a) 7
(b) More than 7
(c) Less than 7
(d)Zero

Answer(a) 7
Q.5. Which one of the following will turn blue litmus red?
(a) Vinegar
(b) Lime water
(c) Baking soda solution
(d) Washing soda solution

Answer(a)Vinegar
Q.6. What happens when carbon dioxide gas reacts with sodium hydroxide?
(a) Carbon monoxide is formed
(b) Carbon dioxide is formed
(c) Sodium carbonate is formed
(d) Carbon dioxide does not react with sodium hydroxide

Answer(c) Sodium carbonate is formed

Q.7. Methyl orange is
(a) Pink in acidic medium, yellow in basic medium
(b) Yellow in acidic medium, pink in basic medium
(c) Colourless in acidic medium, pink in basic medium
(d) Pink in acidic medium, colourless in basic medium.

Answer(a)Pink in acidic medium, yellow in basic medium

Q.8. Which of the following gas if formed when an acid reacts with metal carbonate?
(a) Carbon monoxide
(b) Carbonic acid gas
(c) Carbon dioxide gas
(d) Hydrochloric acid gas
Answer(c) Carbon dioxide gas
Q.9. Lime water is
(a) CaO
(b) Ca(OH)2
(c) CaCO3
(d) CaCI2

Answer(b) Ca(OH)2
Q.10. The nature of calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel is
(a) Basic
(b) Amphoteric
(c) Acidic
(d) Neutral

Answer(a)Basic
Q.11. Which of the following salts has no water of crystallization?
(a) Blue vitriol
(b) Washing soda
(c) Baking soda
(d) Gypsum

Answer(c)Baking soda
Q.12. The function of quick lime in soda lime mixture is to
(a) Absorb moisture present in soda lime
(b) Increase the efficiency of soda lime
(c) Increase the pH of soda lime
(d) Take part in reaction with NaOH

Answer(a) Absorb moisture present in soda lime

Q.13. Which of the following acid is also known as vinegar?
(a) Dilute hydrochloric acid
(b) Dilute sulphuric acid
(c) Dilute acetic acid
(d) Dilute tartaric acid

Answer D

Answer(c) Dilute acetic acid

Q.14. The difference of molecules of water in gypsum and PoP is
(a)5/2
(b) 2b
(c) 3/2
(d) ½

Answer(c) 3/2
Q.15. Which of the following is taken orally as medicine in the case of hyperacidity to get
relief?
(a) Sodium hydroxide
(b) Calcium hydroxide
(c) Milk of sodium
(d) Milk of magnesia

Answer(d) Milk of magnesia

Q.16. Which of the following does not form an acidic salt?
(a) Phosphoric acid
(b) Carbonic acid
(c) Hydrochloric acid
(d) Sulphuric acid

Answer(b) Carbonic acid

Q.17. The chemical formula of caustic potash is
(a) NaOH
(b) Ca(OH)2
(c) NH4OH
(d) KOH

Answer(d) KOH
Q.18. What happens when excess of carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water?
(a) Lime water first turns milky and then colorless
(b) Lime water turns bluish
(c) Lime water turns milky
(d) Lime water turns blackish

Answer(a) Lime water first turns milky and then colorless

Q.19. What happens when a base is added to vanilla?
(a) Color of vanilla changes into red
(b) Vanilla becomes colorless
(c) Vanilla loses its smell
(d) Nothing happens

Answer(c) Vanilla loses its smell

Q.20. Which of the following compound is formed when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid?
(a) Zinc sulphate
(b) Zinc chloride
(c) Zinc carbonate
(d) Zinc hydroxide

Answer(b) Zinc chloride

Answer: c
Explanation: Reason: Guard tube drys (absorbs water) from calcium chloride
on a humid day.

3. Which one of the following salts does not con-tain water of crystallisation?
(a) Blue vitriol
(b) Baking soda
(c) Washing soda
(d) Gypsum

Answer: b

4. In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct

increasing order?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Answer: a

5. What is formed when zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide?

(a) Zinc hydroxide and sodium
(b) Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas
(c) Sodium zinc-oxide and hydrogen gas
(d) Sodium zincate and water

Answer: b
Explanation: Reason: Zn + 2NaOH → Ma2Zn02 (Sodium Zincate) + H2
6. Tomato is a natural source of which acid?
(a) Acetic acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Tartaric acid
(d) Oxalic acid

Answer: d

7. Brine is an
(a) aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide
(b) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate
(c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride
(d) aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate

Answer: c

8. Na2CO3 . 10H2O is
(a) washing soda
(b) baking soda
(c) bleaching powder
(d) tartaric acid

Answer: a

9. At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?

(a) 90°C
(b) 100°C
(c) 110°C
(d) 120°C

Answer: b

10. How many water molecules does hydrated cal-cium sulphate contain?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 7
(d) 2

Answer: d
Explanation: Reason: Chemical formula of hydrated calcium sulphate or
gypsum is CaSO4.2H2O

11. Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a

(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

Answer: d

12. Alkalis are

(a) acids, which are soluble in water
(b) acids, which are insoluble in water
(c) bases, which are insoluble in water
(d) bases, which are soluble in water

Answer: