Question 1

Which of the following compounds is NOT classified as a common acid?

Accepted Answer

NaOH

Question 2

What is the defining feature of an acid according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It contains a hydrogen ion connected to a nonmetal or polyatomic ion.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct formula for acetic acid?

Accepted Answer

CH\_3COOH

Question 4

When H\_2SO\_4 is added to water, what is the primary change in the solution?

Accepted Answer

The solution turns blue litmus paper red.

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong base?

Accepted Answer

It can be used in the production of cleaning supplies.

Question 6

Which compound would produce the greatest concentration of hydrogen ions when dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

HCl

Question 7

A student adds HCN to water. What is the expected effect on litmus paper?

Accepted Answer

Blue litmus paper turns red.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the taste of a base?

Accepted Answer

Bitter

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct dissociation equation for HCl in water?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{HCl} \rightarrow \mathrm{H^+} + \mathrm{Cl^-}$

Question 10

Which of the following is a product when NaOH is dissolved in water?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Na^+}$ and $\mathrm{OH^-}$

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acids in aqueous solution?

Accepted Answer

They release OH\^- ions.

Question 12

A solution turns red litmus paper blue. Which of the following substances is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

NaOH

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct formula for phosphoric acid?

Accepted Answer

H\_3PO\_4

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding bases?

Accepted Answer

Bases turn red litmus paper blue.

Question 15

Which of the following is a polyatomic acid?

Accepted Answer

H\_3PO\_4

Question 16

A patient accidentally ingests a cleaning product containing NaOH. What is the most likely effect?

Accepted Answer

The patient will experience a bitter taste.

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct dissociation equation for NaOH in water?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{NaOH} \rightarrow \mathrm{Na^+} + \mathrm{OH^-}$

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a property of acids?

Accepted Answer

They release OH\^- ions.

Question 19

Which of the following compounds is a weak acid?

Accepted Answer

HCN

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct statement about the structure of acids?

Accepted Answer

The hydrogen is found at the beginning of the formula except for acetic acid.

Acids and Bases: Properties, Identification, and Characteristics

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