Uses of Acids, Bases, and Salts
Chemistry ⇒ Acids, Bases, and Salts
Uses of Acids, Bases, and Salts starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one use of acids in the cleaning industry.
Describe one use of salts in the medical field.
Describe one use of sodium carbonate in daily life.
Explain why acids are used in the textile industry.
Explain why baking soda is used in baking.
Explain why citric acid is added to soft drinks.
A factory releases acidic waste into a nearby river, causing harm to aquatic life. Which of the following substances would be most effective in neutralizing the acidity of the river water?
(1) Sodium chloride
(2) Calcium carbonate
(3) Glucose
(4) Ethanol
A laboratory technician needs to prepare a buffer solution to maintain a stable pH during an experiment. Which combination of substances would be most suitable for this purpose?
(1) Strong acid and strong base
(2) Weak acid and its salt
(3) Strong base and its salt
(4) Weak base and strong acid
Which of the following acids is commonly used in car batteries?
(1) Acetic acid
(2) Sulfuric acid
(3) Hydrochloric acid
(4) Nitric acid
Which of the following acids is used in the manufacture of fertilizers?
(1) Sulfuric acid
(2) Hydrochloric acid
(3) Acetic acid
(4) Carbonic acid
Which of the following bases is used as an antacid to relieve indigestion?
(1) Sodium hydroxide
(2) Magnesium hydroxide
(3) Calcium hydroxide
(4) Ammonium hydroxide
Which of the following is used to neutralize acidic soils in agriculture?
(1) Sodium chloride
(2) Calcium hydroxide
(3) Ammonium chloride
(4) Potassium nitrate
Fill in the blank: The acid present in vinegar is __________.
Fill in the blank: The acid used in car batteries is __________ acid.
Fill in the blank: The acid used in the manufacture of fertilizers and explosives is __________ acid.
Fill in the blank: The acid used in the pickling of metals is __________ acid.
True or False: Acids are used in the manufacture of explosives.
True or False: Ammonium hydroxide is used in household cleaning products.
True or False: Ammonium nitrate is used as a fertilizer in agriculture.
True or False: Calcium carbonate is used as a building material in the form of marble and limestone.
