Acids, Bases and Salts
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The characteristic properties of acids and bases
SubtopicThe characteristic properties of acids and bases under Acids, Bases and Salts for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following pH values represents a solution with the highest concentration of hydroxide ions ()?
A.pH 1
B.pH 5
C.pH 7
D.pH 13
- 2.
According to the BrΓΈnsted-Lowry theory, how is a base defined?
A.A substance that produces ions in water
B.A substance that donates a proton
C.A substance that accepts a proton
D.A substance that contains hydroxide ions
- 3.
What gas is produced when magnesium ribbon reacts with excess dilute hydrochloric acid ()?
A.Oxygen
B.Hydrogen
C.Carbon dioxide
D.Chlorine
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Types of oxides
SubtopicTypes of oxides under Acids, Bases and Salts for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When magnesium is burned in air, a white ash is produced. What is the nature of this ash when dissolved in water?
A.It forms a neutral solution.
B.It forms an acidic solution with a pH less than 7.
C.It forms an alkaline solution with a pH greater than 7.
D.The ash does not react with water at all.
- 2.
Which pair of oxides consists only of neutral oxides?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
- 3.
What type of oxide is formed when a metal reacts with oxygen, and it subsequently reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form a salt and water?
A.Acidic oxide
B.Amphoteric oxide
C.Basic oxide
D.Neutral oxide
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Preparation of salts
SubtopicPreparation of salts under Acids, Bases and Salts for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes the correct sequence of steps to obtain dry crystals of a salt from a mixture of a solid base and an acid?
A.Filter Evaporate to saturation Crystallize Dry
B.Evaporate to dryness Filter Crystallize Dry
C.Crystallize Filter Evaporate Dry
D.Filter Wash with water Evaporate to dryness
- 2.
In the preparation of a soluble salt from an acid and an insoluble base, why is the base added in excess to the acid?
A.To speed up the rate of the reaction
B.To act as a catalyst for the crystallization process
C.To ensure that all of the acid has been completely neutralized
D.To lower the pH of the resulting solution to exactly 7
- 3.
A student wants to prepare a pure sample of copper(II) sulfate crystals (). Which pair of reagents is most suitable for the first step of this preparation?
A.Copper metal and dilute hydrochloric acid
B.Copper(II) oxide and dilute sulfuric acid
C.Copper metal and dilute sulfuric acid
D.Copper(II) carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid
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Identification of ions and gases
SubtopicIdentification of ions and gases under Acids, Bases and Salts for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes the correct test and observation for oxygen gas?
A.Turns limewater milky
B.Relights a glowing splint
C.Produces a 'pop' sound with a lighted splint
D.Bleaches damp litmus paper
- 2.
A student adds aqueous sodium hydroxide to a solution containing unknown metal cations. A light blue precipitate is formed. Which ion is likely present?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
To test for the presence of chloride ions (), which reagent must be added to a solution acidified with dilute nitric acid?
A.Aqueous silver nitrate ()
B.Aqueous barium nitrate ()
C.Aqueous sodium hydroxide ()
D.Aqueous potassium iodide ()
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