Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts

List ALL
Basic Questions
BQ 1 Calculate the [H+] and the [OH] in a 0.010 M solution of HCl.
Calculate the [H+] and the [OH] in a solution of 0.40 g of NaOH dissolved in 10 cm3 of solution.
BQ 2 This question is about the oxides.
aluminium oxide
Al2O3
calcium oxide

CaO

carbon dioxide

CO2

carbon monoxide

CO

magnesium oxide

MgO

sulphur dioxide

SO2

Which of the oxides listed above

(i)
can react with hydrochloric acid but not with aqueous sodium hydroxide.
(ii)
can react with aqueous sodium hydroxide but not with hydrochloric acid.
(iii)
can react with both hydrochloric acid and aqueous sodium hydroxide.
(iv)
cannot react with hydrochloric acid or aqueous sodium hydroxide.
BQ 3 Three methods are used for salt preparation
Method A: using a burette and an indicator.
Method B: mixing two solutions to obtain a salt by precipitation
Method C: addition of an excess base or metal to a dilute acid then removing the excess by filtration.
For the following salt preparations, choose method A, B or C and name any reagent needed and complete
or write the reactions.
(i)
The soluble salt, zinc sulphate from the insoluble base zinc oxide.
(ii)
The soluble salt, potassium chloride, from the soluble base, potassium hydroxide.
(iii)
The insoluble salt, Lead (II) iodide from the soluble salt Lead (II) nitrate.
BQ 4 Copper sulphate solution was prepared by reacting excess copper oxide with dilute sulphuric acid.
The diagram below shows the method used.
25 cm3 of dilute sulphuric
acid was poured into a
beaker

copper oxide was

spatula

a) Fill in the empty boxes.

b) Explain what is meant by excess.
c) Draw a diagram to show how the mixture is filtered.
BQ 5
a) Suppose that 0.098 mole of solid NaOH is added to 0.100 liter of 1.00 M HCl. Calculate the final
concentration of H+ (aq) and OH(aq) at equilibrium
b) 200 ml of 1.00 M NaOH is added to 200 ml of 1.00 M HCl. Calculate the final [H+] and [OH].
BQ 6 1 drop of 0.10 M NaOH solution is added to 1000 cm3 of pure water. (Consider 1.0 ml to be 20
drops). Find the [H+] and [OH] in the resulting solution.
BQ 7 Determine the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution containing 0.10 M benzoic acid,
C6H5COOH, and 0.10 M sodium benzoate, C6H5COONa. (Ka = 6.4 105)
BQ 8 Write the reaction between:
a) HCl(g) and water
b) HNO3 and water
c) H2SO4 and water. Show both steps of the dissociation.
d) CH3COOH(aq) and water.
e) H3PO4 and water. Show the three steps of the dissociation
f) Where more than one proton may be released, in which step is the acid strongest? Weakest?
BQ 9 Complete the equations:
a) CaO(s) + H2O(l)
b) SO3(g) + H2O(l)
c) CO2(g) + H2O(l)
d) SO2(g) + H2O(l)
e) K2O(s) + H2O(l)
f) Na2O(s) + H2O(l)
BQ 10 Write down the net ionic reaction of the following:
a) Neutralization of an acid and a base
b) Carbonate ion in water
c) Sodium carbonate with a strong acid (net ionic reaction)
d) Ammonium ion in water
e) Strong base and ammonium salt
f) CaO(s) + 2H+(aq)
g) SO3(g) + NaOH(aq) (net ionic reaction)
BQ 11 If 23 grams of formic acid, HCOOH, are dissolved in 10.0 litres of water at 20C, the [H+] is
found to be 3.0 103 M. Calculate Ka.
BQ 12 A chemist dissolved 25 grams of CH3COOH in enough water to make one liter of solution. What
is the concentration of this acetic acid solution? What is the concentration of H+(aq)? Assume a
negligible change in [CH3COOH] because of dissociation to H+(aq).
BQ 13
a) If the pH of a solution is 5, what is [H+]? Is the solution acidic or basic?
b) What is [H+] in a solution of pH = 8? Is the solution acidic or basic? What is [OH] in the same
solution?
BQ 14 Potassium nitrate is a salt that dissolves in water in an endothermic process. What happens to the
temperature and pH of the water in which it is dissolved?

Sample Questions
SQ1
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

An electrolyte is a substance
that contains metal.
that produces electricity.
whose aqueous solution conducts an electric current.
which dissolves in water and exclusively gives positive and negative ions.
which dissolves in water to give positive and negative ions.
that is made up of ions in the pure state.
whose particles in water dissociate only partially into ions.

SQ2
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
SQ3
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

A strong electrolyte is a substance

that contains metal.
that produces electricity.
whose aqueous solution conducts an electric current.
which dissolves in water and exclusively gives positive and negative ions.
which dissolves in water to give positive and negative ions.
that is made up of ions in the pure state.
whose particles in water dissociate only partially into ions.
A weak electrolyte is a substance
that contains metal.
that produces electricity.
whose aqueous solution conducts an electric current.
which dissolves in water and exclusively gives positive and negative ions.
which dissolves in water to give positive and negative ions.
what is made up of ions in the pure state.
whose particles in water dissociate only partially into ions.

SQ4 Which of the following statements about electrolyte is true?

a) an electrolyte conducts electricity strongly if it is a strong electrolyte, weakly if it is a weak
electrolyte.
b) an example of a strong electrolyte is HCl.
c) an example of a weak electrolyte is acetic acid, CH3COOH.
d) an example of a strong electrolyte is NaOH.
e) an example of a strong electrolyte is HNO3.
SQ5
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Which of the following is true about water at 25C?

Water is a weak electrolyte.
All of the particles in pure liquid water are H2O(l)
[OH] = [H+] = 1.00 107 M.
[OH] = [H+] = 1.00 1014 M.
Water is a good example of a strong electrolyte.

SQ6 The dissociation of water is endothermic. Which of the following statements is true if the
temperature of the system was increased? H2O(l)+57.2kJH+(aq)+OH(aq) Kw = [H+][OH] = 1014
a) equilibrium will be reached more rapidly but Kw remains constant
b) Kw would decrease with increasing temperature.
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c) With increasing temperature the equilibrium will shift to the right, increasing the concentrations of
[H+] and [OH], so increasing the value of Kw.
d) With increasing temperature the equilibrium will shift to the left, decreasing the concentrations of
[H+] and [OH], so decreasing the value of Kw.
SQ7
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Which ions are present in all aqueous solutions?

H+
OH
NO3
Na+
Fe+2

SQ8
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Which of the following is true about water at 25C if either H+(aq) or OH(aq) are added to it?
[OH] = [H+] = 1.00 107 M
[OH] [H+] 1.00 107 M
If only [OH] is added, [H+] still = 1.00 107 M
If only [H+] is added [OH] still = 1.00 107 M
[OH] [H+] = 1.00 1014 M

SQ9
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Which of the following is true about an aqueous solution where [H+] = 1.00 1010 M?
[OH] = [H+] = 1.00 107 M.
[OH] = [H+] = 1.00 1010 M
[OH] = [H+] = 1.00 1014 M
[H+] = 1.00 104 M
[OH] = 1.00 104 M

SQ10 Look at the equation: 2CrO42(aq) + 2H+(aq) Cr2O72(aq) + H2O

When a few drops of acid are added to CrO42(aq), the color changes to orange, this is because:
a) according to Le Chateliers principle, adding H+ shifts the equilibrium to the left.
b) according to Le Chateliers principle, adding H+ shifts the equilibrium to the right.
c) H+(aq) is orange in color.
d) H+(aq) is red in color (red and yellow make orange).
e) Cr2O72(aq) is orange in color.
SQ11 An operational definition is
a) a definition of an operation.
b) a definition that satisfies a number of mathematical conditions.
c) a definition based on set of actions that can be performed in the lab.
d) a definition based on a theoretical concept.
e) a definition based on a single property.
SQ12 Which of the following is an example of (or contains) an acid?
a) Vinegar.
b) Ammonia solution.
c) Yoghurt.
d) Na2CO3.
e) NaOH.
f) H2SO4.

SQ13 Which of the following is (or is a part of) the operational definition of an acid?
a) It contains hydrogen.
b) It contains oxygen.
c) Its aqueous solution conducts an electric current.
d) If its aqueous solution is added to zinc metal, hydrogen gas is liberated.
e) If blue litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to red.
f) If red litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to blue.
g) It tastes sour and bitter at the same time.
h) If feels slippery, like soap.
Which of the following is a property of HCl(aq) solutions?
a) It gives a pale blue precipitate with aqueous copper (II) sulphate.
b) It gives a white precipitate with aqueous barium nitrate.
c) It releases ammonia gas when heated with ammonium sulphate solid.
d) If its aqueous solution is added to zinc metal, hydrogen gas is liberated.
e) It tastes bitter.
Acids react with bases, carbonates and metals. Which of the following reactions produces gases?

[-A-]
[-B-]
[-C-]
[-D-]
[-E-]

base carbonate

metal

SQ14 A conceptual definition is

a) a definition of a concept.
b) a definition that satisfies a number of mathematical conditions.
c) a definition based on set of actions that can be performed in the lab.
d) a definition based on a theoretical concept.
e) a definition based on a single property.
SQ15 Which of the following is (or is a part of) the conceptual definition of an acid?
a) It contains hydrogen.
b) It contains oxygen.
c) It can increase the [OH(aq)] in aqueous solution.
d) Its aqueous solution conducts an electric current.
e) If its aqueous solution is added to zinc metal, hydrogen gas is liberated.
f) It can increase the [H+(aq)] in aqueous solution.
g) If blue litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to red.
h) If red litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to blue.
i) It tastes sour and bitter at the same time.
j) If feels slippery, like soap.
SQ16 Which of the following equations shows that the underlined substance is an acid?

a) HCl(g)

H+(aq) + Cl(aq)

b) NaOH(s)
Na+(aq) + OH(aq)
c) CH3COOH(l) H+(aq) + CH3COO(aq)
SQ17 Which of the following is an example of (or contains) a base?
a) Vinegar.
b) Ammonia solution.
c) Yoghurt.
d) NaOH.
e) H2SO4
SQ18 Which of the following is (or is a part of) the operational definition of a base?
a) It contains hydrogen.
b) It contains oxygen.
c) Its aqueous solution conducts an electric current.
d) If its aqueous solution is added to zinc metal, hydrogen gas is liberated.
e) If blue litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to red.
f) If red litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to blue.
g) It tastes sour and bitter at the same time.
h) It feels slippery, like soap.
An excess of acid in the stomach causes indigestion and can be cured by anti-acid tablets. These tablets
are:
a) acidic in nature.
b) basic in nature.
c) neutral substances.
d) indicators.
e) litmus solutions.
SQ19 Which of the following is (or is a part of) the conceptual definition of a base?
a) It contains hydrogen.
b) It contains oxygen.
c) It can increase the [OH(aq)] in aqueous solution.
d) Its aqueous solution conducts an electric current.
e) It can decrease the [H+(aq)] in aqueous solution.
f) If its aqueous solution is added to zinc metal, hydrogen gas is liberated.
g) It can increase the [H+(aq)] in aqueous solution.
h) If blue litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to red.
i) If red litmus paper is dipped in its aqueous solution, it turns to blue.
j) It tastes sour and bitter at the same time.
k) It feels slippery, like soap.
SQ20 Which of the following equations shows that the underlined substance is a base?

a) HCl(g)

H+(aq) + Cl(aq)

b) NaOH(s)
Na+(aq) + OH(aq)
c) CH3COOH(l) H+(aq) + CH3COO(aq)

Use the following to answer SQ21 to SQ24

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)

CaO
CO2
Na2O
P4O10
K2O
CuO
H2O
MgO
ZnO

SQ21 Which of the following oxides is/are basic?

SQ22 Which of the following oxides is/are acidic?
SQ23 Which of the following oxides is/are amphoteric?
SQ24 Which of the following oxides is/are neutral?
SQ25 Which of the following elements has an oxide that forms a salt with an alkali?
a) N
b) Na
c) Ne
d) Ni
e) Mn
SQ26 Element X is on the left-hand side of the Periodic Table. Which of the following is true about its
oxide?
Type of oxide Nature of oxide
[-A-] metallic
acidic
[-B-] metallic
basic
[-C-] non- metallic acidic
[-D-] non- metallic basic
[-E-] metallic
neutral
SQ27 Which of the following is the best method to prepare ZnSO4 from H2SO4 and ZnO?
a) titrate ZnO(s) against H2SO4.
b) Mix equal amounts of the two reagents and crystallize.
c) Add ZnO to excess acid solution.
d) Add excess ZnO to acid solution.
e) All of the above work.
SQ28 A mixture of NH4Cl and Ca(OH)2 solution are heated, a gas is given off. The gas has a pungent
smell. It was tested using wet red litmus paper. Identify the gas and the final color of the litmus.
SQ29 When is a compound said to be stable in chemistry?
a) If it has a relatively low potential energy.
b) If it has a relatively high potential energy.
c) If it melts easily.
d) If in water it forms aqueous ions.

SQ30 In our discussion of acids and bases, when we say that a solution is neutral we mean that
a) it has no net electric charge.
b) it has as many electrons as protons.
c) it does not conduct an electric current.
d) [OH] = [H+]
e) [OH] = 1.0 107
SQ31 Which of the following is a titration?
a) A state of equilibrium for acid-base systems.
b) Mixing acid and base solutions containing the same number of moles.
c) The progressive addition of a base to an acid.
d) The addition of a fixed volume of base to an acid with an indicator.
e) The addition of a fixed volume of acid to a base with an indicator.
SQ32 An acid-base indicator is
a) an instrument to determine the state of equilibrium for acid-base systems.
b) an instrument to mix exactly equal amounts of acid and base solutions containing the same number
of moles.
c) a dye whose color is sensitive to the change of [H+].
d) a meter to measure the amount of acid and base added.
e) a colorimeter used for the addition of a fixed volume of acid to a base.
SQ33 Litmus, a dye, is
a) blue in an acidic solution and red in a basic solution.
b) red in an acidic solution and blue in a basic solution.
c) orange in an acidic solution and blue in a basic solution.
d) orange in an acidic solution and red in a basic solution.
e) pink in an acidic solution and colorless in a basic solution.
f) colorless in an acidic solution and pink in a basic solution.
SQ34
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

When a drop of universal indicator is added to acetic acid solution, the clourless liquid turns:
pink
blue
orange
green
purple

When a drop of universal indicator is added to sodium hydroxide solution, the clourless liquid turns:
a) red
b) yellow
c) orange
d) green
e) purple
When a drop of universal indicator is added to water, the clourless liquid turns:
a) red
b) yellow
c) orange
d) green
e)
purple
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SQ35 A base is added a drop at a time to an acid solution. The [H+] changes most drastically from one
drop to the next when the total moles of OH added to the acid is
a) a tiny fraction of the moles of H+ originally present.
b) about ten times the moles of acid originally present.
c) just about equal to the moles of acid originally present.
d) about a half of the number of moles of acid originally present.
e) about 1.0 107 times the number of moles of acid originally present.
SQ36 What is exactly equal at the equivalence point? What is a pH meter?
SQ37 Phenolphthalein is colored
a) blue in acid and red in base.
b) red in acid and blue in base.
c) colorless in acid and pink in base.
d) pink in acid and colorless in base.
e) red in acid and yellow in base.
SQ38 In titrations using phenolphthalein, what is the solution placed in the burette?
a) The acid.
b) The base.
c) Either the base or the acid may be used.
d) Phenolphthalein.
e) A mixture of the two solutions.
SQ39 You realize that the end-point of an acid-base titration with phenolphthalein has been reached
when
a) all the base finishes.
b) all the acid finishes.
c) you see the solution become neutral.
d) the addition of a single drop turns the liquid in the burette pink.
e) the addition of a single drop turns the liquid in the burette colorless.
f) the addition of a single drop turns the liquid in the flask pink.
g) the addition of a single drop turns the liquid in the flask colorless.
SQ40 In titrations, the volume of base used is determined by
a) taking the last reading of the burette.
b) taking the last reading of the pipette.
c) taking the first reading of the burette.
d) taking the first reading of the pipette.
e) taking the difference between the last and first reading of the burette.
f) taking the difference between the last and first reading of the pipette.
SQ41 In an acid-base titration, the end point was reached when the final reading of the burette was
42.50 ml. If the initial reading was 2.50 ml, the concentration of the base was 0.400 M, and the volume of
base used was 40.00 ml, then the concentration of the monobasic acid is
SQ42 Methyl orange is colored
a) blue in acid and red in base.
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b)
c)
d)
e)
SQ43
SQ44
SQ45
SQ46

red in acid and blue in base.

colorless in acid and pink in base.
pink in acid and colorless in base.
red in acid and yellow in base.
pH is defined as
Given that in a solution [H+] = 1.0 105, the pH is
Given that in a solution [OH] = 1.0 106, the pH is
The pH of neutral water is

SQ47 A solution is made by adding sodium oxide to water. What pH change occurs?
a) 1 7
b) 7 1
c) 7 12
d) 12 7
e) pH does not change
SQ48 pH paper is paper which is used to
a) measure the acid constant.
b) measure the base constant.
c) measure exactly the pH of a solution.
d) determine approximately the pH of a solution.
e) find out if an indicator is present in a solution.
SQ49 A strong acid and an example of it, is an acid
a) with a sour taste like CH3COOH (vinegar).
b) which holds strongly to its hydrogen ion in water, CH3COOH.
c) which is completely dissociated by water into H+(aq) and a negative ion, like
HCl(aq) H+(aq) + Cl(aq)
d) which is partially dissociated by water into H+(aq) and a negative ion, like
CH3COOH(aq) H+(aq) + CH3COOH(aq)
e) which has a small dissociation constant, like
CH3COOH(aq) H+(aq) + CH3COOH(aq)
Ka= 1.8 105
f) which has a large dissociation constant, like HCl(aq) H+(aq) + Cl(aq) Ka= large
SQ50 A weak acid and an example of it, is an acid
a) with a strong sour taste like CH3COOH (vinegar).
b) which holds strongly to its hydrogen ion in water, CH3COOH.
c) which is completely dissociated by water into H+(aq) and a negative ion, like
HCl(aq) H+(aq) + Cl(aq)
d) which is partially dissociated by water into H+(aq) and a negative ion, like
CH3COOH(aq) H+(aq) + CH3COO(aq)
e) which has a small dissociation constant, like
CH3COOH(aq) H+(aq) + CH3COO(aq) Ka= 1.8 105
f) which has a large dissociation constant, like HCl(aq) H+(aq) + Cl(aq) Ka= large
SQ51 Which of these acids is weakest?
a) CH3COOH(aq) H+(aq) + CH3COO(aq)
b) H2S(aq) H+(aq) + HS(aq)
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Ka =1.8 105
Ka =1.0 107

c)
d)
e)
f)

HNO3(g) H+(aq) + NO3 (aq)

NH4+(aq) H+(aq) + NH3(aq)
H2O(aq) H+(aq) + OH(aq)
H2SO4(l) H+(aq) + HSO4(aq)

Ka = Very large
Ka = 5.7 1010
Ka = 1.8 1016
Ka = Large

SQ52 Gas X is passed into water. The pH of water changes from 7 to 10. Identify X.
SQ53 To determine Ka =

[ + ][ ]
[]

experimentally, an indicator showed that the [H+] in a 0.020 M

solution of acid HB was 2 104 M. Therefore Ka =

SQ54
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

We may define an acid and a base, respectively, as

a compound with hydrogen and a compound without hydrogen
a proton acceptor and a proton donor
a proton donor and a proton acceptor
substances that neutralize each other.
substances that change the color of an acid-base indicator

SQ55
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

In which of the following equations is the underlined reagent an acid?

H2CO3(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) Na2CO3(aq) + 2H2O(l)
H2SO4(aq) + NH3(aq) (NH4)2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)
H2SO3(aq) + 2NH4OH(aq) (NH4)2SO3(aq) + 2H2O(l)
H3O+(aq) + SO32-(aq) HSO3-(aq) + H2O(l)
H3O+(aq) + SO32-(aq) HSO3-(aq) + H2O(l)
CH3COOH(aq) + NH3(aq) NH4+(aq) + CH3COO(aq)
CH3COOH(aq) + NH3(aq) NH4+(aq) + CH3COO(aq)

SQ56
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Which of the following is/are strong acid(s)?

HCl(g)
H2O
H2SO4
HNO3
CH3COOH(aq)
CO2(g)

SQ57
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Which of the following acids is/are diprotic?

HCl(g)
H2O(l)
H2SO4
HNO3
CH3COOH(aq)
H2SO3
H3PO4

SQ58
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Which of the following oxides dissolves in water producing a diprotic acid solution?
MgO
SO3(l)
H2SO4
HNO3
NO2(aq)
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SQ59
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Which of the following is/are weak base(s)?

NaOH(s)
KOH
NH3(g)
CH3COOH(aq)
CO2(g)

SQ60 Which of the following is/are neutralization reaction(s)?

a) NH3(g) + H2O(l) NH4+(aq) + OH(aq)
b) H+(aq) + OH(aq) H2O(l)
c)
d)
e)
f)

NaOH(s)
Na+(aq) + OH(aq)
Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g)
CaCl2 (aq) + Na2CO3 (aq) CaCO3 (s) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl(aq)
CO2(g) + H2O(l) H2CO3(aq)

SQ61 When 1 mole of NaOH(aq) (strong base) is mixed with 1 mole of HCl(aq) (strong acid)
a) salt and water are formed.
b) the resulting solution will be neutral.
c) a precipitate forms.
d) a gas forms.
e) the resulting solution is both acidic and basic simultaneously.
f) in general, the resulting solution conducts electricity.
g) the only reaction that takes place is between the H+ and OH.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
SQ62
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

When 1 mole CH3COOH reacts with 1 mole of NaOH

a salt and water are formed.
the resulting solution will be neutral.
a precipitate forms.
a gas forms.
the resulting solution is acidic.
the resulting solution is basic.
the resulting solution contains more H+(aq) than OH(aq).
Which of the following is a way in which pure salts may be prepared?
Heating an impure salt.
Mixing an acid and a base.
Mixing two soluble salts of sodium.
Mixing two insoluble salts of sodium.
Heating an acid until it melts.
Heating a base until it melts.

SQ63 When a weak acid and strong base react in quantities that contain equal number of moles of H+
and OH,
a) salt and water are formed.
b) the resulting solution will be neutral.
c) a precipitate forms.
d) a gas forms.
e) the resulting solution is acidic.
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f) the resulting solution is basic.

g) the resulting solution contains more H+(aq) than OH(aq).
SQ64
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

The soluble salt of a weak acid and strong base is dissolved in water. The resulting solution
is neutral.
conducts electric current.
turns litmus to red.
turns litmus to blue.
is acidic.
is basic.
contains more H+(aq) than OH(aq).

SQ65 Classify the following salts: Ba(NO3)2, RbBr, AlCl3, CH3COOK.

SQ66
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Which of the following salts gives a basic aqueous solution?

NaCl
CaCl2
C17H35COONa(s) [soap]
CH3COONa
Na2CO3
NH4Cl
AlCl3

SQ67 Which of the following ions give basic properties to an aqueous solution?
a) Cl
b) Al3+
c) Ca2+
d) C17H35COO [soap]
e) CH3COO
f) CO32
g) NH4+
SQ68 When a strong acid and weak base react in quantities that contain equal number of moles of H+
and OH,
a) salt and water are formed.
b) the resulting solution will be neutral.
c) a precipitate forms.
d) a gas forms.
e) the resulting solution is acidic.
f) the resulting solution is basic.
g) the resulting solution contains more H+(aq) than OH(aq).
SQ69 The soluble salt of a strong acid and weak base is dissolved in water. The resulting solution
a) is neutral.
b) conducts electric current.
c) turns litmus to red.
d) turns litmus to blue.
e) is acidic.
f) is basic.
g)
contains more H+(aq) than OH(aq).
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SQ70 Which of the following salts gives an acidic aqueous solution?

a) NaCl
b) CaCl2
c) C17H35COONa(s) [soap]
d) CH3COONa
e) Na2CO3
f) NH4Cl
g) AlCl3
SQ71 Which of the following ions give(s) an aqueous solution with acidic properties?
a) Cl
b) Al3+
c) Ca2+
d) C17H35COO [soap]
e) CH3COO
f) CO32
g) NH4+
SQ72 When nitric acid solution is added to calcium carbonate, which of the following is correct?
a) Nitrogen gas will be evolved
b) CO32(aq) + 2H+(aq) CO2(g) + H2O(l) takes place.
c) CaCO3 precipitates.
d) Soap will form.
e) CH3COO ions form
f) CO2 gas will be evolved.
g) SO2 gas will be evolved.
h) No reaction takes place.
i) the solid will dissolve to produce a colorless solution
j) an odorless gas is produced
k) rapid effervescence of a colorless gas
SQ73 When sulfuric acid solution is added to sodium sulfite and the mixture is heated, which of the
following is correct?
a) Nitrogen gas will be evolved.
b) CaSO3 precipitates.
c) Soap will form.
d) SO3 ions form.
e) CO2 gas will be evolved.
f) SO2 gas will be evolved.
g) SO32(aq) + 2H+(aq) SO2(g) + H2O(l) takes place.
h) effervescence of a colorless gas
i) solid dissolves to form a colorless solution
j) a gas is produced with a sharp chocking smell.
SQ74 When KOH solution is added to NH4Cl and the mixture is heated, which of the following is
correct?
a) Nitrogen gas will be evolved.
b) NH4+(aq) + OH(aq) NH3(g) + H2O(l) takes place.
c) KCO3 precipitates.
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e)
f)
g)

Soap will form.

CH3COO ions form.
NH3 gas will be evolved.
NH4+ gas will be evolved.

SQ75 When KOH solution is added to AlCl3, which of the following is correct?
a) chlorine gas will be evolved.
b) Al+3(aq) + 3OH(aq) Al(OH)3(s) takes place.
c) KOH precipitates.
d) Soap will form.
e) Al+3(aq) ions form.
f) NH3 gas will be evolved.
g) Al+3 gas will be evolved.
h) No reaction takes place.
SQ76 Which of the following compounds react with water to give an acidic solution?
a) SO3(g)
b) CO2(g)
c) KOH
d) CaO(s)
e) SO2(g)
f) NH3(g)
g) K2O(s)
SQ77 Which of the following compounds react with water to give a basic solution?
a) SO3(g)
b) CO2(g)
c) KOH
d) CaO(s)
e) SO2(g)
f) NH3(g)
g) K2O(s)
SQ78 Which of the following forms two acids once dissolved in water?
a) NO2(g)
b) Cl2(g)
c) SO3
d) NO(s)
e) SO2(g)

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