iGCSE Chemistry Multiple Choice (Extended) : 7.1 The characteristic properties of acids and bases: Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

Aqueous ethanoic acid is a weak acid. Aqueous sodium hydroxide is a strong base. Aqueous ethanoic acid is neutralised by aqueous sodium hydroxide. Which statements are correct?
            1           Aqueous ethanoic acid accepts protons from hydroxide ions.
            2           The aqueous ethanoic acid used is fully dissociated into ions.
            3           The aqueous sodium hydroxide used is fully dissociated into ions.
            4           The reaction produces a salt and water.
A. 1 and 2                  B. 1 and 3                   C. 2 and 4               D. 3 and 4

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

D

Question

 How many species are acting as bases in this reversible reaction?

\(HNO_{3}+H_{2}O\rightleftharpoons H_{3}O^{+}+NO_{3}^{-}\)

A. 3                  B. 2                  C. 1                   D. 0

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

Question

Water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate.

What happens during the reaction?

  1. The copper(II) sulfate turns blue and the solution formed gets colder.
  2. The copper(II) sulfate turns blue and the solution formed gets hotter.
  3. The copper(II) sulfate turns white and the solution formed gets colder.
  4. The copper(II) sulfate turns white and the solution formed gets hotter.
Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

Question

Which statement about acids is correct?

  1. A strong acid has a higher pH than a weak acid of the same concentration.
  2. A strong acid is a proton acceptor.
  3. A weak acid is a proton donor.
  4. A weak acid is fully ionized in aqueous solution.
Answer/Explanation

Ans:

C

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