Nature of Acids and Bases

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Nature of Acids and Bases: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Common Element Present in All Acids, Conduction of Electricity in Acidic Solutions, Dilution of a Base with Water & Alkalies etc.

Important Questions on Nature of Acids and Bases

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If a base dissolves in water by what name is it better known?

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Name the acid present in vinegar. (Citric acid/Acetic acid)

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Water insoluble bases such as CaO, ZnO, etc. are known as _____. (alkalis / non-alkalis)

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The diagram of the apparatus given to show that the acid solution in water conducts electricity.

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Identify the names of C and D from the given diagram:

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Identify the good conductor of electricity.

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Which of the following source of light can be used as a tester if the electric current is very weak?

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The presence of natural _____ in the water makes it a good conductor of electricity.

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Identify the material which is a poor conductor of electricity.

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Bases that are soluble in water are called as _____.

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Sort the acid, alkali and salt from the following:

(a) Lemon juice.

(b) Caustic soda.

(c) Slaked lime.

(d) Calcium Sulphate.

(e) Vinegar.

(f) Zinc Oxide.

(g) Salt.

(h) tamarind juice.

(i) Magnesium chloride.

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The taste of acid is sour.

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What is indicator? Give the names of any two indicators and what is the effect of acids and bases on them.

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Metal ashes dissolve in water to form _____. (Base/Acid)

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The taste of base is _____. (Sweet/Bitter)

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Acids turn blue litmus paper to _____ .

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Which one is the strongest acid amongst these - 

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Identify the hydronium ion among the following.

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Name a tribasic Arrhenius acid.

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Fill in the blank by using the correct words/terms given in the brackets.
A water-soluble base produces _____ ions in solution. (Hydrogen/Hydroxyl)