THE UNIRISE WORLD SCHOOL, JAGRAON
CLASS -10
MCQ
1Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
a) Na₂ O
b) MgO
c) Al₂ O₃
d) CO₂
[Link] of the following acids is not an organic acid?
a) Acetic acid
b) Citric acid
c) Carbonic acid
d) Lactic acid
[Link] is the pH of a solution that has [H⁺ ] concentration
of 1 × 10⁻ ⁴ M?
a) 4
b) 10
c) 7
d) 14
[Link] of the following pairs will produce a
neutralization reaction?
a) H₂ SO₄ + NaOH
b) HCl + NH₃
c) H₂ CO₃ + NaHCO₃
d) CH₃ COOH + NaOH
[Link] of the following is a characteristic property of
bases?
a) Sour taste
b) Turns blue litmus red
c) Reacts with acids to form salts
d) Forms hydrogen gas when reacted with metals
[Link] happens to the pH when an acidic solution is
diluted?
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Remains the same
d) Becomes neutral
[Link] of the following substances is used to treat acidic
soil?
a) Lime (CaO)
b) Vinegar
c) Baking soda
d) Gypsum
[Link] salt is formed when hydrochloric acid reacts with
sodium hydroxide?
a) NaCl
b) KCl
c) Na₂ SO₄
d) NaHCO₃
[Link] of the following is a natural indicator?
a) Phenolphthalein
b) Methyl orange
c) Litmus
d) Bromothymol blue
[Link] of the following is a strong acid?
a) CH₃ COOH
b) HCl
c) H₂ CO₃
d) H₂ O
[Link] of the following compounds gives a basic
solution when dissolved in water?
a) Na₂ CO₃
b) H₂ SO₄
c) HNO₃
d) CH₃ COOH
[Link] is the color change observed when a few drops of
phenolphthalein are added to a basic solution?
a) Red
b) Blue
c) Pink
d) Colorless
[Link] of the following reactions is a neutralization
reaction?
a) NaOH + HCl NaCl + H₂ O
b) CaCO₃ CaO + CO₂
c) C + O₂ CO₂
d) H₂ + O₂ H₂ O
[Link] pH of a solution is 9. It means the solution is:
a) Neutral
b) Slightly acidic
c) Highly acidic
d) Slightly basic
[Link] of the following is not a property of an acid?
a) Sour taste
b) Turns blue litmus red
c) Conducts electricity
d) Turns red litmus blue
[Link] of the following salts is used in the preparation of
baking powder?
a) NaCl
b) NaHCO₃
c) CaCO₃
d) KNO₃
[Link] of the following is an amphoteric substance?
a) NaOH
b) HCl
c) Al₂ O₃
d) Na₂ CO₃
[Link] of the following compounds will not produce
CO2 on reaction with dilute HCl?
a) Na₂ CO₃
b) NaHCO₃
c) CaCO₃
d) NaOH
Assertion- Reason
Assertion (A): A statement of fact.
Reason (R): An explanation or justification for the
assertion.
Choose the correct option:
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
of A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
(C) A is true, but R is false.
(D) A is false, but R is true.
[Link] (A): A solution of sodium carbonate is basic in
nature.
Reason (R): Sodium carbonate forms an acidic solution in
water.
Answer: (C) A is true, but R is false
[Link] (A): HCl is a stronger acid than CH₃ COOH.
Reason (R): HCl completely ionizes in water while CH₃
COOH only partially ionizes.
[Link] (A): The pH of a solution decreases as the
concentration of H⁺ ions increases.
Reason (R): pH is the negative logarithm of the hydrogen
ion concentration.
[Link] (A): NaOH is used for the preparation of soap.
Reason (R): NaOH is an acidic compound that helps in the
saponification process.
5.
Assertion (A): Acids react with metals to form hydrogen
gas.
Reason (R): Acids produce hydrogen ions in an aqueous
solution, which combine with metal atoms to form
hydrogen gas.
[Link] (A): Sodium chloride is a neutral salt.
Reason (R): Sodium chloride is formed by the reaction of a
strong acid and a strong base.
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7.
Assertion (A): Bases have a bitter taste and a soapy feel.
Reason (R): Bases release hydroxide ions (OH⁻ ) in water.
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[Link] (A): All metal oxides are basic in nature.
Reason (R): Metal oxides react with acids to form salts and
water.
[Link] (A): Baking soda is used as an antacid.
Reason (R): Baking soda is a weak base that can neutralize
excess stomach acid.
[Link] (A): Pure water has a pH of 7 at 25°C.
Reason (R): Pure water undergoes autoionization to
produce equal concentrations of H⁺ and OH⁻ ions.
Case Study : Industrial Use of Acids and Bases
In the chemical industry, acids and bases play a crucial role.
Hydrochloric acid is used for cleaning metals, removing
rust, and as a laboratory reagent. Sodium hydroxide
(caustic soda) is used in the manufacturing of paper,
textiles, and soaps.
Q1. Which of the following is a strong base used in the
soap industry?
a) HCl
b) NaOH
c) NH₃
d) H₂ SO₄
Q2. The process of making soap from fats and oils using a
base is known as:
a) Neutralization
b) Saponification
c) Esterification
d) Precipitation
Q3. Which of the following acids is commonly used to
remove rust from iron objects?
a) H₂ SO₄
b) HCl
c) CH₃ COOH
d) HNO₃
Q4. If a factory releases acidic waste into a nearby river,
the pH of the river water will:
a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Remain constant
d) Become neutral
Case Study
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO₃ ) is often used
in baking. It releases carbon dioxide gas when it reacts with
an acid, making cakes and bread rise.
Q1. What gas is released when baking soda reacts with an
acid like vinegar?
a) Oxygen
b) Hydrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Nitrogen
Q2. Which of the following is a possible equation for the
reaction of baking soda with vinegar (CH₃ COOH)?
a) NaHCO₃ + CH₃ COOH NaOH + CO₂ + H₂ O
b) NaHCO₃ + CH₃ COOH Na₂ CO₃ + H₂ O
c) NaHCO₃ + CH₃ COOH NaCH₃ COO + CO₂ + H
₂ O
d) NaHCO₃ + CH₃ COOH NaCl + H₂ O + CO₂
Q3. What is the role of baking soda in the baking process?
a) It adds flavor
b) It preserves the food
c) It neutralizes the acid
d) It acts as a leavening agent
Q4. What happens to the pH of the final product when
baking soda is added to the batter?
a) It increases
b) It decreases
c) It remains neutral
d) It becomes acidic
Questions
[Link] does dry HCl gas not change the color of dry litmus
paper, but moist HCl gas does?
[Link] is an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate (Na₂
CO₃ ) basic in nature?
[Link] is it not advisable to store pickles in metal
containers?
[Link] does the pH of water decrease when CO₂ is
dissolved in it?
[Link] does bleaching powder smell strongly of chlorine?
[Link] do antacids provide relief from acidity?
[Link] does a metallic oxide generally form a basic
solution when dissolved in water?
[Link] is hydrochloric acid (HCl) used for cleaning metal
surfaces in the metal industry?
10Why do doctors recommend antacids to a patient
suffering from acid reflux or hyperacidity?
[Link] is it advised to avoid sugary foods to prevent tooth
decay?
[Link] is bleaching powder (Ca(OCl)₂ ) used for
disinfecting drinking water?
Conceptual Questions:
[Link] does the pH of a strong acid solution increase
significantly when it is diluted with water, but the pH of a
weak acid solution does not increase as much?
[Link] does sodium carbonate (Na₂ CO₃ ) react
vigorously with hydrochloric acid, but sodium chloride
(NaCl) does not?
[Link] do marble statues and buildings degrade in areas
affected by acid rain?
[Link] why aluminum oxide (Al₂ O₃ ) can act as both
an acid and a base.
17Why is maintaining the pH of natural water bodies
important for aquatic life?
[Link] can you experimentally confirm that the gas
produced when an acid reacts with a carbonate is carbon
dioxide?
[Link] happens when hydrochloric acid reacts with
sodium carbonate? Write the balanced chemical equation.
[Link] the difference between strong acid and weak
acid with examples.
[Link] is the role of an indicator in acid-base reactions?
Give two examples of indicators.
