Common Acids and Bases in Daily Life

Chemistry ⇒ Acids, Bases, and Salts

Common Acids and Bases in Daily Life starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Common Acids and Bases in Daily Life. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe how you can test if a household substance is acidic or basic using litmus paper.

Describe one use of a base in daily life.

Describe the role of acids in the human digestive system.

Explain why acidic substances are often used as food preservatives.

Explain why acids taste sour and bases taste bitter.

Explain why antacids are used after eating spicy food.

Explain why it is important to handle strong acids and bases with care, even if some are found in household products.

Is baking powder an acid, a base, or a mixture of both?

Which acid is present in the stomach and helps in digestion? (1) Nitric acid (2) Hydrochloric acid (3) Sulfuric acid (4) Carbonic acid

Which of the following household products is basic in nature? (1) Lemon juice (2) Baking soda (3) Orange juice (4) Apple cider vinegar

Which of the following is a base found in cleaning products? (1) Citric acid (2) Ammonia (3) Lactic acid (4) Tartaric acid

Which of the following is a base found in toothpaste? (1) Calcium carbonate (2) Acetic acid (3) Citric acid (4) Lactic acid

Fill in the blank: The acid found in curd is ________.

Fill in the blank: The acid present in apples is ________.

Fill in the blank: The acid present in carbonated drinks is ________.

Fill in the blank: The acid present in tea is ________.

True or False: Acids and bases can both be found in fruits.

True or False: All acids are dangerous and should not be touched.

True or False: All bases are safe to touch with bare hands.

True or False: Ammonia solution is used in window cleaners because it is acidic.