Grade 5 Science – Acids And Basis Quiz

1. An acid turn___ litmus paper to__

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

2. What is a base

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

3. Identify one physical property of acid

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

4. Name one use of bas in our daily lives

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

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

a solution
an acid
a base
precipitation
Explanation:

6. which of the following is not an acid

lemon juice
liquid soap
grape juice
sour milk
Explanation:

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

base
juice
sour solution
acid
Explanation:

8. Identify one example of a base

baking powder
acidic tablets
sour milk
grape juice
Explanation:

9. The following are properties of acid except_

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

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

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

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

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

12. The following are uses of bases except one

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

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

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

14. Vinegar solution is an example if

acid
blue litmus paper
red litmus paper
base
Explanation:

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

acid
baking powder
sodium chloride
base
Explanation:

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

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

17. ___are used in making dyes, paints and fertilizer

base
vinegar
salt
acids
Explanation:

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

a base
a metal
an element
an acid
Explanation:

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

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

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

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

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

hydrogen ions
hydroxide ions
salts
acids
Explanation:

22. Which of these solutions is an acid?

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

23. What does the pH scale measure?

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

24. Compounds form when _______________.

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

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

weak base
weak acid
strong base
strong acid
Explanation:

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

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

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

oxygen
oxide
hydroxide
hydrogen
Explanation:

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

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

13
9
6
2
Explanation:

30. What is the pH of water?

7
3
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 weak base
the rain water is a strong acid
the rain water is neutral
the rain water is a weak acid
Explanation:

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

it is a very strong base
it is a weak acid
it is a strong 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?

7
9
5
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?

4
2
8
13.5
Explanation:

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

a hydrogen ion
a neutral
an acid
a base
Explanation:

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

Lemon juice
Vinegar
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?

Vinegar
Bleach
Ammonia
Lemon juice
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
Blue
Yellow
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?

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

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

41. What is the pH of a neutral substance?

5
2
10
7
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
Vinegar
Citric acid
Acetic 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?

Hydrochloric acid
Citric acid
Nitric acid
Sulfuric 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 salt and water
It forms a gas
It forms a neutral substance
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?

Litmus paper
Salt
Vinegar
Water
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?

10
5
7
2
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?

Vinegar
Bleach
Lemon juice
Soda
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?

Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
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?

Neutral pH
Bitter taste
Sour taste
Turns blue litmus paper red
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?

Citric acid
Acetic acid
Carbonic acid
Sulfuric 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 less acidic
It remains acidic
It becomes more acidic
It becomes neutral
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?

Conduct electricity
Turns blue litmus paper red
Bitter taste
Sour taste
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?

5
2
10
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?

Calcium hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide
Ammonia
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.

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