The chemical formula of washing soda is
A. NaOH
B. Na2 CO3
C. NaHCO3
D. Ca(OH)2
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When sodium bicarbonate is placed on a strip of Ph paper, the color of the strip is . . . . . . . .
A. turns green
B. does not change
C. turns blue
D. becomes yellow
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Match
List I with
List II .
List-I
List-II
a. Tartaric acid
1. Red ants
b. Formic acid
2. Grapes
c. Uric acid
3. Apples
d. Maleic acid
4. Urine of mammals
A. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
B. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
C. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
D. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
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The buffer action of blood is due to the presence of
A. HCI and NaCl
B. Cl- and C O 3 2 −
C. Cl- and H C O 3 −
D. H C O 3 − and H2 CO3
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Aqueous solution of copper sulphate
A. Does not affect litmus
B. Turns blue litmus red
C. Affects both red and blue litmus
D. Red turns litmus blue
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When hard water is evaporated completely the white solid remains in the container. It may be due to the presence of
1. Carbonates of Ca and Mg.
2. Sulphates of Ca and Mg.
3. Chlorides of Ca and Mg.
Select the correct answer
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. Only 3
D. 1 and 3
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Which of the following solutions is the most acidic of all?
A. solution with pH scale 0
B. solution with pH scale 1
C. solution with pH scale 6
D. solution with pH scale 7
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With reference to ionic compounds, consider the following statements.
1. Ionic compounds are insoluble in alcohol.
2. Ionic compounds in the solid state are a good conductor of electricity.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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In a mixture, the ratio of salts and acids is 5 : 7. If the weight of the mixture is 360gm, what will be the weight of the acid present in it?
A. 260 gm
B. 130 gm
C. 150 gm
D. 210 gm
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Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution?
A. HCl
B. CH3 COOH
C. CH3 OH
D. NaOH
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Differentiation between weak acid and strong acid can be made using . . . . . . . .
A. universal indicator
B. phenolphthalein indicator
C. litmus indicator
D. methyl orange indicator
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The bases change the color of universal indicators to . . . . . . . . color.
A. yellow
B. blue
C. green
D. red
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When litmus is taken into a borax solution, it turns . . . . . . . .
A. pink
B. blue
C. orange
D. red
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Baking soda is
A. sodium hydrogen carbonate
B. sodium carbonate
C. sodium sulphate
D. sodium hydroxide
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Farmers are requested to mix lime with soil while farming their fields. This is because
A. lime is very helpful in maintaining the water content in the soil
B. lime decreases the acidity of soil
C. lime decreases the basicity of soil
D. high concentration of lime is necessary for the plant growth
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Metallic oxides are said to be basic oxides.
2. Non-metallic oxides are basic in nature.
3. All acids have similar chemical properties.
A. Only 1 and 3
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 2
D. All statements are correct
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What are the metal oxides that react with acids as well as bases?
A. acidic oxide
B. neutral oxide
C. amphoteric oxide
D. alkaline oxide
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The food salt (NaCl) is made of?
A. A strong acid and a strong base
B. A weak acid and a weak base
C. A weak acid and a strong base
D. A strong acid and a weak base
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The acid which is secreted by the glands in the stomach wall is
A. sulphuric acid
B. hydrochloric acid
C. nitric acid
D. phosphoric acid
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Which of the following is an example of a salt whose pH value of aqueous solution is less than 7?
A. sodium chloride
B. sodium carbonate
C. sodium bicarbonate
D. ammonium chloride
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