A solution turns red litmus blue; its pH is likely to be

(a) 1         

(b) 4     

(c) 5            

(d) 10

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

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

Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion?

(a) Antibiotic

(b) Analgesic

(c) Antacid

(d) Antiseptic

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.

Compounds such as alcohols and glucose also contain hydrogen but are not categorised as acids. Describe an Activity to prove it.

Why does distilled water not conduct electricity, whereas rain water does?

Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?

Five solutions A, B, C, D and E when tested with universal indicator showed pH as 4, 1,11,7 and 9, respectively. Which solution is?

(a) neutral?

(b) strongly alkaline?

(c) strongly acidic?

(d) weakly acidic?

(e) weakly alkaline?

Arrange the pH in increasing order of hydrogen-ion concentration.

Equal lengths of magnesium ribbons are taken in test tubes A and B. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added to test tube A, while acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is added to test tube B. In which test tube will the fizzing occur more vigorously and why?

Fresh milk has a pH of 6. How do you think the pH will change as it turns into curd? Explain your answer.

A milkman adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk.

(a)  Why does he shift the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline?

(b) Why does this milk take a long time to set as curd?

Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture-proof container. Explain why?

What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.

Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda?