Strength of Acids and Bases

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Strength of Acids and Bases: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as pH Scale, Universal Indicator, Importance of pH in Everyday Life, pH of Acidic Solutions, pH Range of Strong Acids, Role of pH in Our Digestive System and, Role of pH for Growth of Plants

Important Questions on Strength of Acids and Bases

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What is full form of pH?

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A student placed 10 ml HCl and NaOH in two seperate beakers as shown.

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In beaker 1,4 mL of NaOH is added whereas in beaker 2,4 mL of HCl is added. The student notes the possible changes in pH in both solutions.

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Changes in pH

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Changes in pH

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A increase increase
B reduce increase
C increase reduce
D reduce reduce

Which change in pH is correct ?

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What is hydrogen ion concentration of the solution when its pH is 2?

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The acid produced naturally in our stomach is: 

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Which acid enters into our body by a honey bee stung?

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Two solutions A and B when tested with universal indicator shows their pH values are 2 and 10 respectively. What are A and B?

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What happens when: Teeth are not cleaned after eating food at night. 

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What is pH? Describe the pH range of acidic and alkaline solutions.

 

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In pH, what P and H indicates? 

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Which acid is found in the sting of a red ant? 

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pH is the negative logarithm of which ions? 

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Calculate the H+ ion concentration of a solution having a pH of 3.

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pH of blood varies between 7.2 to 7.4.

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The acidic and basic strength of solution is based on _______________ ion concentration.

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The first commercial pH meter was designed by Lavoisier.

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pH is the negative logarithm of the _____ ion concentration.

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What would you expect the pH of pure water to be? (4 / 7 /8)

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Which acid is produced in our stomach?