Acids, Bases and You!

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. We often use vinegar for preserving and seasoning of foods. Vinegar is a highly diluted _______________ acid. Answer: (CH3COOH)

2. If you're suffering from acidity in your stomach then you should take antacids. 'Antacids' could contain which two bases? aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide sodium hydroxide and barium hydroxide magnesium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide barium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide

3. The 'fizz' in soft drinks is produced by adding which acid? citric acid hydrochloric acid carbonic acid nitric acid

4. A base commonly known as 'Caustic Potash' is used for making soft soaps. Which of these is the correct chemical formula for the base? LiOH NaOH KOH Ba(OH)2

5. The chemical name for Vitamin C is __________ acid? Answer: (one word)

6. A very well known gas is highly basic when dissolved in water but mildly basic in vapour form. It is used for making explosives such as TNT and fertilizers such as Urea. Which gas is it? carbon dioxide acetylene nitrous oxide ammonia

7. This acid is used in almost all car batteries and is also known as 'Oil of Vitriol'. Which acid is it? sulphuric acid perchloric acid nitric acid acetic acid

8. Aqua regia is a very powerful acid and its name in Latin means 'Royal Water'. Why was it given this name? The ancient Greek kings used it as a weapon. The Roman Emperor used it for cleaning his bathrooms It can dissolve gold It was often found in nature along with silver deposits

9. Which one of these bases is the starting product for making soaps? barium hydroxide potassium hydroxide sodium hydroxide calcium hydroxide

10. Which acid is formed when milk is fermented to form yoghurt? Answer: (___________ acid)