Physical Science, New York Edition

Chapter 23: Acids, Bases, and Salts

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
A(n) __________ is a substance that produces hydrogen ions in solution.
A)base
B)acid
C)indicator
D)salt
2.
Which of the following statements about acids is NOT true?
A)Acids taste sour.
B)Acids are corrosive.
C)Acids form hydroxide ions in solution.
D)Many foods contain acids.
3.
A(n) __________ is an organic compound that changes color in acid.
A)catalyst
B)base
C)indicator
D)salt
4.
Which of the following acids is NOT edible?
A)phosphoric
B)lactic
C)sulfuric
D)carbonic
5.
Any substance that forms hydroxide ions in solution is a(n) __________.
A)acid
B)salt
C)indicator
D)base
6.
Which of the following statements about bases is NOT true?
A)Pure, undissolved bases are often crystalline solids.
B)Bases form when acids react with metals.
C)Bases in solution feel slippery.
D)Bases form hydroxide ions in solution.
7.
Which of the following bases can be ingested safely?
A)calcium hydroxide
B)sodium hydroxide
C)ammonia
D)aluminum hydroxide
8.
Which of the following chemical formulas represents a base?
A)NaOH
B)CH2COOH
C)HCl
D)H2SO4
9.
Which of the following represents a hydronium ion?
A)H3O+
B)OH-
C)H+
D)H2O
10.
In chemical equations describing ionization, what do double arrows pointing in opposite directions indicate?
A)The ionization reaction is incomplete.
B)The reaction rate is doubled.
C)There is twice as much product as reactant.
D)The reactant is a strong acid.
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