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Acids, Bases and You! Trivia Quiz

Have you ever imagined what an important role acids and bases play in our daily lives. Brush up your knowledge on these important chemicals and their common uses.

A multiple-choice quiz by manvinder01. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
manvinder01

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,199

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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10915

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Question 1 of 10

1. We often use vinegar for preserving and seasoning of foods. Vinegar is a highly diluted _______________ acid.

Answer: (CH3COOH)

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you're suffering from acidity in your stomach then you should take antacids. 'Antacids' could contain which two bases? Hint

aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide

sodium hydroxide and barium hydroxide

magnesium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide

barium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 'fizz' in soft drinks is produced by adding which acid? Hint

hydrochloric acid

carbonic acid

nitric acid

citric acid

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Question 4 of 10

4. A base commonly known as 'Caustic Potash' is used for making soft soaps. Which of these is the correct chemical formula for the base? Hint

NaOH

KOH

Ba(OH)2

LiOH

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Question 5 of 10

5. The chemical name for Vitamin C is __________ acid?

Answer: (one word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. A very well known gas is highly basic when dissolved in water but mildly basic in vapour form. It is used for making explosives such as TNT and fertilizers such as Urea. Which gas is it? Hint

carbon dioxide

acetylene

nitrous oxide

ammonia

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Question 7 of 10

7. This acid is used in almost all car batteries and is also known as 'Oil of Vitriol'. Which acid is it? Hint

nitric acid

acetic acid

perchloric acid

sulphuric acid

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Question 8 of 10

8. Aqua regia is a very powerful acid and its name in Latin means 'Royal Water'. Why was it given this name? Hint

It can dissolve gold

It was often found in nature along with silver deposits

The Roman Emperor used it for cleaning his bathrooms

The ancient Greek kings used it as a weapon.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these bases is the starting product for making soaps? Hint

barium hydroxide

lithium hydroxide

sodium hydroxide

calcium hydroxide

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which acid is formed when milk is fermented to form yoghurt?

Answer: (___________ acid)

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We often use vinegar for preserving and seasoning of foods. Vinegar is a highly diluted _______________ acid.

Answer: acetic

The vinegar we use in homes contains about 4-5% acetic acid.

2. If you're suffering from acidity in your stomach then you should take antacids. 'Antacids' could contain which two bases?

Answer: aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide

These help in neutralizing the hydrochloric acid produced in your stomach.

3. The 'fizz' in soft drinks is produced by adding which acid?

Answer: carbonic acid

Carbonic acid(H2CO3) decomposes to form bubbles of carbon dioxide(CO2).

4. A base commonly known as 'Caustic Potash' is used for making soft soaps. Which of these is the correct chemical formula for the base?

Answer: KOH

Also known as potassium hydroxide.

5. The chemical name for Vitamin C is __________ acid?

Answer: ascorbic

Deficiency of Vitamin C can often lead to a disease called scurvy.

6. A very well known gas is highly basic when dissolved in water but mildly basic in vapour form. It is used for making explosives such as TNT and fertilizers such as Urea. Which gas is it?

Answer: ammonia

In water it forms ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) which is highly basic. It is commercially produced by the Habers Process.

7. This acid is used in almost all car batteries and is also known as 'Oil of Vitriol'. Which acid is it?

Answer: sulphuric acid

Sulphuric acid is a strong mineral acid and highly corrosive.

8. Aqua regia is a very powerful acid and its name in Latin means 'Royal Water'. Why was it given this name?

Answer: It can dissolve gold

Aqua regia is made up of one part concentrated nitric acid to three parts of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The chemical action between the two forms nitrosyl chloride (NOCl) and chlorine gas, both powerful oxidizing agents. However, it is the presence of the oxidizers plus excess hydrochloric acid that enables aqua regia to dissolve gold and platinum.

9. Which one of these bases is the starting product for making soaps?

Answer: sodium hydroxide

Sodium hydroxide is popularly known as 'Caustic Soda'.

10. Which acid is formed when milk is fermented to form yoghurt?

Answer: lactic

Its name comes from the Latin word 'lac', which means milk.

Source: Author manvinder01

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