Compilation of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Ammonia is found in many household products such as window cleaners. It turns red litmus blue.

What is its nature?

2. Mark true if the statement is true and false if it is false.

- Nitric acid turns red litmus blue.

- Sodium hydroxide turns blue litmus red.

- Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid neutralize each other and form salt and water.

- Indicator shows different colors in acidic and basic solutions.

- Tooth decay is caused by presence of base.

3. Consider the following statements:

- Both acids and bases change color of all indicators.

- If an indicator gives a color change with acid, it does not give a change with a base.

- If an indicator changes color with a base, it does not change color with an acid.

- Change of color in an acid and base depends on the type of indicator.

- Which of these statements are correct?

- (i) all four (ii) a and d (iii) b and c (iv) only d

4. To make a solution of acid in water, what is the correct way?

- (i) Mix acid and water simultaneously

- (ii) Add acid to water

- (iii) Add water to acid in a shallow container

- (iv) Add water to acid

5. What are the products of neutralization reaction?

- (i) An acid and a salt

- (ii) An acid and a base

- (iii) A salt and a base

6. Petals of China rose are natural indicators. If we add its extract to acid and base separately,

which colors will be observed?

- (i) Green in both acid and base

- (ii) Green in acid and dark pink in base

- (iii) Dark pink in acid and green in base

- (iv) Red in acid and blue in base

7. Phenolphthalein is a synthetic indicator. Which colors would it give in acidic and basic solutions,

respectively?

- (i) Pink and colorless

- (ii) Blue and red

- (iii) Red and blue

- (iv) Colorless and pink

8. What should be added to highly basic soil to improve its quality?

- (i) Slaked lime

- (ii) Calamine solution

- (iii) Organic matter

- (iv) Quick lime

9. Litmus is a natural dye that is extracted from:

- (i) Turmeric

- (ii) China rose

- (iii) Blueberries

- (iv) Lichens

10. What is true about neutralization reaction?

- (i) It is a physical change that cannot be reversed

- (ii) It is a physical and reversible change

- (iii) It is a chemical and reversible change

11. Which are the following sets of substances contain acids?

- (i) Grapes and lime water

- (ii) Curd and vinegar

- (iii) Soap, milk of magnesia

- (iv) Curd and spinach

Short Answer Questions:

12. Explain in brief how salts are formed.

13. Most acids and bases are colorless liquids. How can we know then, whether a substance is

acidic or basic?

14. Name any 4 substances that taste sour. When can you say about the nature of these

substances?

15. How does a solution of baking soda feel when it is rubbed between fingers? What can we

interpret from this?

16. How does milk of magnesia help to relieve indigestion?

17. Why should factory effluents not be allowed to flow into water bodies?

Long Answer Questions:

18. Differentiate between acids and bases.

19. State and explain the application of neutralization in everyday life.

20. A turmeric-stained cloth turns reddish-brown in soap but turns yellow again when freshly cut

lemon is rubbed. Explain.

21. How can an indicator solution be prepared from China rose petals?

Think and Answer:

22. Tim wants to prepare a beautiful card for his parents. He has applied turmeric paste on a sheet

of white paper and will draw using soap solution.

- A. Explain why he is using two materials.

- B. Besides making a card, in which other way can Tim show respect to his parents?
23. How does rain become acidic?

24. Why do you think acid rain is harmful? Give one suggestion to help reduce this problem.

Short Answer Questions (Continued):

25. Name the acid and base found in the given substances.

- Vinegar

- Curd

- Spinach

- Lime water

- Soap

- Milk of magnesia

- Lemon

- Amla

- Fats

- Turmeric

- Window cleaner

- Unripe mangoes

- Grapes

- Baking soda

- Calamine solution

- Quick lime

- Slaked lime

- Protein

26. Circle the acidic substances and align the basic substances from the following.

- Baking soda

- Vinegar

- Sugar solution

- Curd
 - Milk of magnesia

- Soap

- Detergent solution

- Lime water

- Aerated water

- Salt

- Distilled water

- Window cleaner

- Spinach

- Ant sting

- Orange juice

- Soda water

27. Define:

- Acid

- Base

- Indicator

- Neutral

- Neutralization

- Milk of magnesia

- Salt

28. Give reasons.

- One should be careful while handling laboratory acids.

- We should not taste unknown substances.

- Organic matter is added to the soil when the soil becomes basic in nature.

29. Fill in the blanks:

- Decaying food particles in our teeth produce acid and cause tooth decay. Doing _______ during

brushing help to neutralize the acid.

_______.

- Bee stings and ant bites are acidic in nature. They can be neutralized using _______.

- Wasp stings are basic in nature. _______ is used to cure wasp stings.

- Effluents from factories contain acid such as sulphuric acid. It is treated by adding _______

substances to neutralize it before it is discharged in rivers and streams.

- Plants cannot grow well in acidic soil. Bases such as _______ are added to the soil to neutralize

its acidity.

- Basic soil can be treated by adding _______ matter to it.

Multiple Choice Questions (Continued):

30. An antacid taken to relieve indigestion.

- (i) Milk of manganese

- (ii) Milk of magnesia

- (iii) Milk

31. An ant injects this liquid in the skin when it bites.

- (i) Calcium hydroxide

- (ii) Formic acid

- (iii) Citric acid

32. This is the most commonly used natural indicator.

- (i) Litmus

- (ii) Turmeric

- (iii) Lime water

33. Coffee is _______ in nature.

- (i) Basic

- (ii) Neutral

- (iii) Acidic

34. Amla is _______ in taste.

- (ii) Bitter

- (iii) Sweet

35. Fill in the blanks:

- Too much of _______ acid in stomach causes indigestion.

- Bases can neutralize _______.

- Litmus is extracted from _______.

- China rose indicator turns _______ in basic medium and _______ in acidic medium.

- Red cabbage juice indicator turns _______ in basic solution and _______ in acidic solution.

- _______ acid present in each cell of our body controls our features like eye color, height etc.

- Basic soda is _______ in taste.

- _______ and _______ are natural indicators.

- Calcium oxide is commonly known as _______.

True and False:

36. True or False

- Salt is a substance which shows different colors in acidic and basic solutions.

- Litmus is colorless in distilled water.

- Slaked lime is sodium hydrocarbonate.

- All indicators change color in acidic and basic solutions.