ICSE 2009 Chemistry Acid and base Simple Question Answer

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A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be
(a) 1 (b) 4 (c) <7 (d) >7

2. A solution reacts with crushed egg-shells to give a gas that turns lime-water milky.
The solution contains
(a) NaCl (b) HCl (c) LiCl (d) KCl

3. 10 mL of a solution of NaOH is found to be completely neutralised by 8 mL of a
given solution of HCl. If we take 20 mL of the same solution of NaOH, the amount
HCl solution (the same solution as before) required to neutralise it will be
(a) 4 mL (b) 8 mL (c) 12 mL (d) 16 mL

4. Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion?
(a) Antibiotic
(b) Analgesic
(c) Antacid
(d) Antiseptic

5. Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reaction taking
place when –
(a) dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules.
(b) dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon.
(c) dilute sulphuric acid reacts with aluminium powder.
(d) dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron filings.

Answers:

1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (c)

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