Neutral solutions have a pH of

A neutral solution does not have a pH

What is meant when an acid is referred to as monoprotic?

acid having only one dissociable proton

acid having two dissociable protons

acid having three dissociable protons

acid having no dissociable protons

What is the correct definition for a Bronsted-Lowry acid?

Any substance that can donate a proton, H+ ion to a base.

Any substance that ionizes when it dissolves in water to give the H+ ion.

Any substance that can donate a pair of nonbonding electrons.

Any substance that can accept a pair of nonbonding electrons.

An acid’s pH is between :

There is no way to discover an acids pH

What is true when acids and bases neutralize each other.

The amount of H+ and OH- is the same

A base is a substance

that releases OH- ions when dissolved in water

that releases H+ ions when dissolved in water

Does not release any ions when dissolved in water

Basics Of Acids, Bases And PH

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Rijkaaa

Rijkaaa

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 5,963

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 5,977 | Updated: Sep 14, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

This quiz will evaluate your knowledge on the basic concepts of Acids, Bases and pH.
Explanations to the correct answers will be provided as each question is answered.

Questions and Answers

1.

PH is a measure of ____ ions.
- A.
  
  Oxygen
- B.
  
  Hydrogen
- C.
  
  Hydroxide
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Hydrogen

Explanation
pH is a measure of hydrogen ions (H+).
pOH is a measure of hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution.

Rate this question:

3
0
2.

Acids and bases can combine to create water and salts.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Acids and bases combine to create water and salts.
Example:
When Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) combine to form the salt sodium chloride.

Rate this question:

6
0
3.

Neutral solutions have a pH of
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  A neutral solution does not have a pH
Correct Answer
B. 7

Explanation
A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than 7 is basic.

Rate this question:

2
0
4.

What is meant when an acid is referred to as monoprotic?
- A.
  
  Acid having two dissociable protons
- B.
  
  Acid having three dissociable protons
- C.
  
  Acid having no dissociable protons
- D.
  
  Acid having only one dissociable proton
Correct Answer
D. Acid having only one dissociable proton

Explanation
Monoprotic - means one dissociable protons; therefore D is the correct answer.
A = Diprotic – means two dissociable protons
B = Triprotic – means three dissociable protons

Rate this question:
5.

Which is NOT a property of a base?
- A.
  
  Sour taste
- B.
  
  Turns red litmus to blue
- C.
  
  Slippery
- D.
  
  Bitter taste
Correct Answer
A. Sour taste

Explanation
Sour taste corresponds to Acids NOT bases

Rate this question:

4
0
6.

There are a variety of strengths of acids and bases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Strong Acid- closest to pH 0
Weak Acid- closest to pH 7 (neutral)
Strong Base- closest to pH 14
Weak Base- closest to pH 7 (neutral)

Rate this question:

4
0
7.

What is the correct definition for a Bronsted-Lowry acid?
- A.
  
  Any substance that ionizes when it dissolves in water to give the H+ ion.
- B.
  
  Any substance that can donate a proton, H+ ion to a base.
- C.
  
  Any substance that can donate a pair of nonbonding electrons.
- D.
  
  Any substance that can accept a pair of nonbonding electrons.
Correct Answer
B. Any substance that can donate a proton, H+ ion to a base.

Explanation
B is the correct answer since :
A: Is the definition for a Arrhenius acid - Any substance that ionizes when it dissolves in water to give the H+ ion.
C: Is the definition of a Lewis base - Any substance that can donate a pair of nonbonding electrons.

Rate this question:

1
0
8.

An acid’s pH is between :
- A.
  
  0-7
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  7-14
- D.
  
  There is no way to discover an acids pH
Correct Answer
A. 0-7

Explanation
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than 7 is basic.

Rate this question:
9.

Vinegar is an example of:
- A.
  
  Strong Base
- B.
  
  Weak Base
- C.
  
  Strong Acid
- D.
  
  Weak Acid
Correct Answer
D. Weak Acid

Explanation
Vinegar is an acid with a pH of that is typically around 2.5, therefore a weak acid. Although a weak acid, as any other substance, if used in excess it can do great damage to ones stomach.

Rate this question:

1
0
10.

What is true when acids and bases neutralize each other.
- A.
  
  The amount of H+ and OH- is the same
- B.
  
  Water is produced
- C.
  
  Salt is produced
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
When acids and bases combine they react to neutralize the acid and base properties, producing a salt. The H(+) cation of the acid combines with the OH(-) anion of the base to form water.

Rate this question:

1
0
11.

A base is a substance
- A.
  
  That releases OH- ions when dissolved in water
- B.
  
  That releases H+ ions when dissolved in water
- C.
  
  Does not release any ions when dissolved in water
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. That releases OH- ions when dissolved in water

Explanation
Bases are substances which release OH- (hydroxide) ions when dissolved in water. Acids release H+ ions in water.

Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Sep 14, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Jan 07, 2009

Quiz Created by
Rijkaaa

Basics Of Acids, Bases And pH

PH is a measure of ____ ions.

Acids and bases can combine to create water and salts.

Neutral solutions have a pH of

What is meant when an acid is referred to as monoprotic?

Which is NOT a property of a base?

There are a variety of strengths of acids and bases.

What is the correct definition for a Bronsted-Lowry acid?

An acid’s pH is between :

Vinegar is an example of:

What is true when acids and bases neutralize each other.

A base is a substance