Acids, Bases and Salts Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Science

Free practice quiz: Acids, Bases and Salts (CBSE Class 10 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Acids, Bases and Salts, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the nature of Acetic acid?

   1. Strong acid
   2. Weak acid
   3. Neutral
   4. Base
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   Answer: B. Weak acid

   Acetic acid is a weak acid commonly found in vinegar.

2. Which of the following is an acid-base reaction?

   1. NaCl and KBr
   2. HCl and NaOH
   3. CaCO3 and H2O
   4. CO2 and O2
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   Answer: B. HCl and NaOH

   The reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an acid-base reaction producing salt and water.

3. Among the following, which is a mineral acid?

   1. Citric acid
   2. Hydrochloric acid
   3. Acetic acid
   4. Lactic acid
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   Answer: B. Hydrochloric acid

   Hydrochloric acid is a mineral acid, while the others are organic acids.

4. What is the common name of sodium bicarbonate?

   1. Baking soda
   2. Washing soda
   3. Caustic soda
   4. Caustic potash
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   Answer: A. Baking soda

   Sodium bicarbonate is commonly known as baking soda. It is used in cooking and as a leavening agent.

5. Which of the following acids is used in car batteries?

   1. Sulfuric acid
   2. Citric acid
   3. Nitric acid
   4. Hydrochloric acid
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   Answer: A. Sulfuric acid

   Sulfuric acid is commonly used in car batteries due to its strong acidic properties.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is a basic substance?
2. What is formed when an acid reacts with a metal?
3. Which ion is responsible for the basic nature of substances?
4. Which salt is formed when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?
5. What term is used for a reaction between an acid and a base?
6. What is the pH range of a neutral solution?
7. What reaction takes place when zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid?
8. Which of the following pH values represents a strong acid?
9. Which is the color change observed when phenolphthalein is added to an acidic solution?
10. What will be the pH level of a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
11. Which acid is naturally found in the human stomach?
12. Litmus is used to determine the nature of a solution. What colors does it turn?
13. What is the chemical formula for the salt formed by hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide?
14. Which property is exhibited by a strong acid?
15. Why do acidic solutions conduct electricity?

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