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Acids, Bases and Salts

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The nucleus of any living cell contains ______________________.

  1. deoxyribonucleic acid

  2. amino acid

  3. tartartic acid

  4. fatty acid

  5. citric acid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA has specific genetic information and controls every feature of the body such as colour, looks, etc.

Match the following:

a. Lemons 1. Oxalic acid
b. Goose berries 2. Citric acid
c. Tomato 3. Tartartic acid
  1. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  2. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  3. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  4. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  5. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 This is the correct option. The lemon tastes sour due to the presence of citric acid. The goose berries taste sour due to the presence of tartartic acid and tomato tastes sour due to the presence of oxalic acid. 

If the yellow stain of turmeric is rubbed with soap solution, the colour of stain changes to brownish red. It happens due to the presence of a chemical called _______________ in the soap solution.

  1. potassium hydroxide

  2. sodium hydroxide

  3. calcium hydroxide

  4. ammonium hydroxide

  5. magnesium hydroxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Turmeric, coming in contact with basic substance - sodium hydroxide - turns brownish red.

_______________ help in the development, growth and repair of the body cells.

  1. Fatty acids

  2. Formic acid

  3. Amino acids

  4. Citric acid

  5. Oxalic acid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. It is amino acids that help in the development, growth and repair of the body cells.

The sting of ants and bees contain ___________, which when injected causes painful irritation and swelling.

  1. formic acid

  2. sulphuric acid

  3. hydrochloric acid

  4. oxalic acid

  5. lactic acid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The sting of ants and bees contain formic acid, which when injected causes painful irritation and swelling.

Match the following acids with their sources:

a. Malic acid 1. Sour milk
b. Acetic acid 2. Apples
c. Lactic acid 3. Proteins
d. Amino acid 4. Vinegar
  1. a - 2, b - 4, c - 1, d - 3

  2. a - 2, b - 4, c - 3, d - 1

  3. a - 4, b - 2, c - 1, d - 3

  4. a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2

  5. a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The source of malic acid is apple, the source of acetic acid is vinegar, the source of lactic acid is sour milk and the source of amino acids are proteins.

Which of the following is not an indicator?

  1. Turmeric

  2. Litmus

  3. Phenolphthalein solution

  4. Alcohol

  5. China rose paper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option, as alcohol is not an indicator. It is a neutral substance.

Which of the following is a mineral acid?

  1. Formic acid

  2. Amino acid

  3. Malic acid

  4. Nitric acid

  5. Acetic acid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An acid that is prepared from the minerals of the Earth is called as mineral acid. Nitric acid is a mineral acid.

Which of the following statements is / are false:

(a) The neutral litmus solution turns red when added to some acidic solution. (b) Turmeric, as an indicator identifies acidic solutions only. Its colour does not change in basic solutions. (c) The litmus dye is extracted from lichen plants found in Tundra region.

  1. only (a)

  2. (a) and (b)

  3. only (b)

  4. (a) and (c)

  5. only (c)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Turmeric, as an indicator identifies acidic solutions only. Its colour does not change in basic solutions, is a false statement, and hence the correct option. Turmeric, as an indicator identifies basic solutions only.

Which of the following is an organic acid?

  1. Hydrochloric acid

  2. Sulphuric acid

  3. Phosphoric acid

  4. Oxalic acid

  5. Boric acid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Oxalic acid is an organic acid. It is used in various ways such as a rust remover, a cleaning agent on wood working, as stain lifter and as bleaching agent.

Match the following acids with their formulae:

1. Phosphoric acid a. HCL
2. Nitric acid b. H3PO4
3. Hydrochloric acid c. H2SO4
4. Sulphuric acid d. HNO3
  1. 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c

  2. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b

  3. 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - c

  4. 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - c, 4 - a

  5. 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - c


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The formula of phosphoric acid is H3PO4 The formula of nitric acid is HNO3 The formula of hydrochloric acid is HCL The formula of sulphuric acid is H2SO4

The pink colour of china rose solution does not change in colour, when treated with the solution of ___________________.

  1. aerated water

  2. nitric acid

  3. common salt

  4. baking soda

  5. lime water


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As common salt solution is neutral in nature, it will not change the colour. Hence, it is the correct option.

Match the following:

a. When used as an indicator, the colour of solution of china rose changes to green in 1. neutral solutions
b. When used as an indicator, the colour of solution of china rose does not changes its colour in 2. acidic solutions
c. When used as an indicator, the colour of solution of china rose changes to magenta in 3. basic solutions
  1. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  2. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  3. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  4. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  5. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. When used as an indicator, the colour of solution of china rose changes to green in basic solution. When used as an indicator, the colour of solution of china rose does not change its colour in neutral solution. When used as an indicator, the colour of solution of china rose changes to magenta in acidic solution.

Phenolphthalein, when added to _______________ , will remain colourless.

  1. soap

  2. shampoo

  3. baking soda

  4. lime water

  5. lemon juice


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Phenolphthalein, when added to lemon juice, will remain colourless, as lemon juice is acidic in nature.

Which of the following is not a physical property of bases?

  1. All bases are slippery to touch.

  2. Bases turn red litmus solution black.

  3. They have a bitter taste.

  4. Bases turn phenolphthalein solution pink.

  5. Bases like sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide are corrosive in nature.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as bases do not turn red litmus solution black. They turn red litmus solution blue.

Match the following:

Name of base Found in Chemical formula
1. Ammonium hydroxide a. Limewater p. Mg(OH)2
2. Magnesium hydroxide b. Window cleaner solution q. KOH
3. Calcium Hydroxide c. Liquid soap r. Ca(OH)2
4. Potassium hydroxide d. Milk of magnesia s. NH4OH
  1. 1 - b - s, 2 - d - p, 3 - a - q, 4 - c - r

  2. 1 - b - s, 2 - d - p, 3 - a - r, 4 - c - q

  3. 1 - b - p, 2 - d - s, 3 - a - r, 4 - c - q

  4. 1 - d - s, 2 - b - p, 3 - a - r, 4 - c - q

  5. 1 - b - s, 2 - d - p, 3 - c - r, 4 - a - q


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Ammonium hydroxide is found in window cleaner solution and has a chemical formula NH4OH. Magnesium hydroxide is found in milk of magnesia and has a chemical formula Mg(OH)2. Calcium hydroxide is found in limewater and has a chemical formula Ca(OH)2. Potassium hydroxide is found in liquid soap and has a chemical formula KOH.

Which of the following is not a physical property of acids?

  1. They turn blue litmus solution red.

  2. They have a sweet taste.

  3. They do not affect turmeric solution.

  4. They do not affect phenolphthalein solution.

  5. They are highly corrosive.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option, as this is not a property of acids. Acids have a sour taste, not sweet taste.

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