Grade 5 Science – Acids And Basis Quiz

1. An acid turn___ litmus paper to__

blue, red
red, blue
red, orange
colorless, blue
Explanation:

2. What is a base

any substance that do not react
boiled water
any substance that in water solution tastes sour
a substance that can neutralize the acid by reacting with hydrogen ions
Explanation:

3. Identify one physical property of acid

sour taste
they are red in colour
poor conductors of electricity
do not react with water
Explanation:

4. Name one use of bas in our daily lives

manufacturing of household cleaning agents like soap
used to make clothing materials
used in treatment og humans
used to make acidic solutions
Explanation:

5. A substance that changes blue litmus paper to red is

a base
an acid
precipitation
a solution
Explanation:

6. which of the following is not an acid

liquid soap
sour milk
grape juice
lemon juice
Explanation:

7. A substance that changes red litmus paper to blue is a__

juice
acid
base
sour solution
Explanation:

8. Identify one example of a base

sour milk
baking powder
grape juice
acidic tablets
Explanation:

9. The following are properties of acid except_

They have bitter taste
they are naturally corrosive
cause burns when they contact the skin
change blue litmus paper to red
Explanation:

10. which of the following is not a property of a base

have bitter taste
react with acids to form salt and water
Have sour taste
change red litmus paper to blue
Explanation:

11. Which of the following is not a use of acids on daily life

making soft drinks like juice
used in car batteries
food preservation
baking bread
Explanation:

12. The following are uses of bases except one

use of vinegar solutions to clean tiles
making of soap
reducing excess acids in the stomach
use of wood ash to control peats in crops
Explanation:

13. which of the following is not a safety precaution when handling acids and bases

keeping them away from children
avoid tasting acids or bases
tasting them to differentiate between acids and base
wear protective clothes such as gloves and gumboots when handling them
Explanation:

14. Vinegar solution is an example if

acid
red litmus paper
blue litmus paper
base
Explanation:

15. Which salt do you get when you react sodium and chlorine?

base
acid
sodium chloride
baking powder
Explanation:

16. The table salt we use at home results from reacting

sodium and chlorine
iodine and chlorine
sodium and iodine
water and base
Explanation:

17. ___are used in making dyes, paints and fertilizer

salt
base
vinegar
acids
Explanation:

18. Ammonia has a pH of 12. Ammonia is __________.

an element
an acid
a metal
a base
Explanation:

19. Soap is a weak base. What is true about the taste of bases?

they taste sweet
they taste salty
they taste sour
they taste bitter
Explanation:

20. Explain what happens when a strong acid and a strong base are poured into the same container.

they react chemically to form a salt
they break apart into separate elements
they form separate layers
they mix physically but not chemically
Explanation:

21. When dissolved in water, bases produce:.....

hydrogen ions
acids
hydroxide ions
salts
Explanation:

22. Which of these solutions is an acid?

Tomato Soup: pH of 4
Drain Cleaner: pH of 14
Dish Soap: pH of 12
Baking Soda: pH of 9
Explanation:

23. What does the pH scale measure?

the temperature of the water in a swimming pool
the amount of phosphorus in a compound
the malleability of a metal
the concentration of acids and bases
Explanation:

24. Compounds form when _______________.

atoms of two or more elements bond together
atoms of one element bond together
molecules of two or more elements are mixed together
molecules of one element are mixed together
Explanation:

25. The pH of vinegar is 2.5. Vinegar is a _____________.

weak acid
weak base
strong base
strong acid
Explanation:

26. Which of the following is true about acids and bases?

The lower the pH, the stronger the acid
the higher the pH, the stronger the acid
The higher the pH, the weaker the base
The lower the pH, the more neutral the acid
Explanation:

27. Which type of ion does a base produce when it is dissolved in water?

hydroxide
oxygen
oxide
hydrogen
Explanation:

28. Which statement is true when acids and bases are mixed together?

bases become stronger
acids become stronger
they neutralize each other
there is no change
Explanation:

29. Ranging from 0 to 14, a pH value indicates how acidic or basic a solution is. Which of these pH values would be a strong acid?

2
13
9
6
Explanation:

30. What is the pH of water?

3
7
8
6
Explanation:

31. Williams collected a rain sample and measured its pH to be 5.6. What does this mean?

the rain water is a strong acid
the rain water is a weak acid
the rain water is neutral
the rain water is a weak base
Explanation:

32. What does a pH of 1 indicate about a liquid?

it is a very strong base
it is a strong acid
it is a weak acid
it is a weak base
Explanation:

33. Litmus paper can tell you if a solution is acidic, neutral or basic by changing color when placed in a solution. If you test a base with litmus paper, it will turn ____________.

red
pink
purple
blue
Explanation:

34. What is the pH of a neutral substance?

9
5
7
8
Explanation:

A neutral substance has a pH of 7, which indicates a balance between acidity and alkalinity.

35. Which of these pH values would indicate that a solution is a weak base?

8
4
2
13.5
Explanation:

36. Any substance that produces hydroxide ions in water is known as _____________.

an acid
a neutral
a hydrogen ion
a base
Explanation:

37. Which of the following substances is commonly used to neutralize excess stomach acid?

Vinegar
Lemon juice
Baking soda
Antacid tablets
Explanation:

Antacid tablets are specifically designed to neutralize excess stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn and indigestion.

38. Which of the following is a common household base?

Bleach
Ammonia
Lemon juice
Vinegar
Explanation:

Ammonia is a common household base that is often used for cleaning purposes due to its alkaline properties.

39. What color does litmus paper turn in the presence of an acid?

Red
Yellow
Blue
Purple
Explanation:

Litmus paper turns red in the presence of an acid, indicating its acidic nature.

40. Which of the following is a characteristic of acids?

Taste sweet
Release hydrogen ions in water
Turn litmus paper blue
Are soapy to the touch
Explanation:

Acids release hydrogen ions (H+) in water, making the solution acidic in nature.

41. What is the pH of a neutral substance?

2
7
10
5
Explanation:

A neutral substance has a pH of 7, which indicates a balance between acidity and alkalinity.

42. Which of the following is a strong acid?

Hydrochloric acid
Acetic acid
Vinegar
Citric acid
Explanation:

Sulfuric acid is considered a strong acid due to its ability to completely dissociate in water, making it highly corrosive.

43. Which of the following is a weak acid?

Sulfuric acid
Citric acid
Nitric acid
Hydrochloric acid
Explanation:

Citric acid is a weak acid commonly found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges.

44. What happens when an acid is added to a base?

It forms a precipitate
It forms a gas
It forms a neutral substance
It forms a salt and water
Explanation:

When an acid reacts with a base, they undergo a neutralization reaction, forming a salt and water.

45. Which of the following is a common indicator used to determine acidity or alkalinity?

Vinegar
Salt
Water
Litmus paper
Explanation:

Litmus paper is a commonly used indicator that changes color based on the pH of the solution, providing a quick and easy way to determine acidity or alkalinity.

46. What is the pH value of an acid?

2
10
5
7
Explanation:

The pH value of an acid is less than 7. In this case, a pH of 2 indicates a strong acid.

47. Which of the following substances is a base?

Soda
Lemon juice
Vinegar
Bleach
Explanation:

Bleach is a common household base due to its high pH value. The other options are acidic substances.

48. What color does red litmus paper turn in the presence of an acid?

Yellow
Blue
Red
Green
Explanation:

Red litmus paper turns red when it comes in contact with an acid, indicating its acidic nature.

49. Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?

Turns blue litmus paper red
Neutral pH
Bitter taste
Sour taste
Explanation:

Bases have a bitter taste, unlike acids which have a sour taste. This is one way to differentiate between the two.

50. Which of the following is a strong acid?

Acetic acid
Carbonic acid
Sulfuric acid
Citric acid
Explanation:

Sulfuric acid is considered a strong acid due to its ability to completely dissociate in water, making it highly corrosive.

51. What is the effect of adding a base to an acidic solution?

It becomes more acidic
It becomes neutral
It becomes less acidic
It remains acidic
Explanation:

Adding a base to an acidic solution results in neutralization, where the acidity decreases as the base reacts with the acid to form water and a salt.

52. Which of the following is not a property of acids?

Sour taste
Conduct electricity
Bitter taste
Turns blue litmus paper red
Explanation:

Bitter taste is not a property of acids. Acids are known for their sour taste, ability to conduct electricity, and ability to turn blue litmus paper red.

53. What is the pH value of a neutral solution?

2
10
5
7
Explanation:

A pH value of 7 indicates a neutral solution, where the concentration of H+ ions is equal to the concentration of OH- ions.

54. Which of the following is a weak base?

Ammonia
Calcium hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide
Explanation:

Ammonia is considered a weak base as it does not dissociate completely in water, resulting in fewer OH- ions in solution compared to a strong base.

55. What happens to the pH of a solution as it becomes more acidic?

pH decreases
pH fluctuates
pH increases
pH remains constant
Explanation:

As a solution becomes more acidic, the concentration of H+ ions increases, leading to a decrease in pH value below 7.