Introduction to Acids and Bases

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Introduction to Acids and Bases: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Chemical Substances, Acidic Substances, Acids, Basic Substances, Bases, Sources of Common Acids & Sources of Common Bases etc.

Important Questions on Introduction to Acids and Bases

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The table gives the yearly price of ammonium nitrate and the amount of ammonium nitrate that was used to fertilize crops in the USA from 2000 until 2014.

Year Price $/Kg Amount used (Millions of Kg)
2000 0.21 1,541
2002 0.21 1,424
2004 0.29 1,386
2006 0.40 874
2008 0.56 789
2010 0.44 653
2012 0.63 766
2014 0.62 774

Plot a graph with the yearly price of ammonium nitrate on the y-axis, and the years on the x-axis. Plot a second graph, with the amount of ammonium nitrate used on the y-axis, and the year on the x-axis.

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Which of the following substance contains a base?

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The nature of the magnesium oxide solution is _____.

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Proteins are made up of 

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Identify the correct way to make an acidic solution?

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Ammonium hydroxide, found in many household products such a window cleaner, turns red litmus blue. It happens because
 

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Which acid present in our stomach helps us to digest the food?

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Identify the natural source of acetic acid.

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Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding acids.

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Sodium hydroxide is found in

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Which of the following acid is injected into our body through an ant's sting?

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Why does the turmeric stain on a white shirt turn red when it is washed with a soap?

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Which of the following sets of substances are basic in nature?

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Which of the following solution turns the blue litmus to red?

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The substances which are bitter in taste and feel soapy on touch are known as

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Lemon tastes sour because it contains 

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All bases are alkalis.

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Acids are corrosive in nature.

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Bases are soapy to touch when they are dry.

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Acids are bitter in taste.