Properties of Acids and Bases

Question 1

When does phenolphthalein turn pink?

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in the presence of a base

Question 2

The main active components of bleach and many other household cleaners are

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bases.

Question 3

Which of these acids occurs naturally in the body and performs important regulatory functions?

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carbonic acid

Question 4

Look at the reaction below.Which substance is the acid in the reaction?

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H2SO4(aq)

Question 5

The reaction below demonstrates which characteristic of a base?

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the ability of a base to react with a soluble metal salt

Question 6

Which statement would indicate the presence of an acid?

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It reacts with active metals to form a gas.

Question 7

Which compound plays an important role in leather processing and electroplating?

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hydrochloric acid

Question 8

Which pair of substances would most likely result in the production of a solid when reacting with a base?

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soluble metal salt and carbon dioxide

Properties of Acids and Bases Answers