Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral
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Nature — Our Science Laboratory
SubtopicNature — Our Science Laboratory under Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral for Grade 7 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The substance that changes color in different types of solutions is called:
A.A catalyst
B.An indicator
C.A product
D.A reactant
- 2.
Litmus paper is usually available in which two colors?
A.Red and Green
B.Blue and Red
C.Yellow and Blue
D.Pink and Green
- 3.
Mineral acids like are usually:
A.Weak acids
B.Strong acids
C.Organic acids
D.Neutral
- 4.
Which of these acids is present in Amla?
A.Ascorbic acid
B.Acetic acid
C.Formic acid
D.Nitric acid
- 5.
Litmus is a natural dye and the most widely used indicator in science laboratories. Based on the extraction and property flowchart below, identify the source organism and the color of the litmus solution in a neutral medium.
A.P: Algae; Q: Red
B.P: Lichens; Q: Mauve
C.P: Fungi; Q: Blue
D.P: Moss; Q: Yellow
- 6.
What happens to the temperature of the reaction mixture during a neutralization reaction?
A.It decreases
B.It remains the same
C.It increases
D.It first increases then decreases
- 7.
Which of the following is the strongest base among the given options?
A.Ammonium hydroxide
B.Magnesium hydroxide
C.Sodium hydroxide
D.Calcium hydroxide
- 8.
A student performs the experiments shown in the flowchart to study the chemical nature of oxides. After burning each substance in the presence of oxygen and dissolving the resulting products in water, two solutions, Y and Q, are obtained. Based on the properties of these solutions, which of the following observations is correct?
A.Solution Y turns blue litmus paper red, while Solution Q turns red litmus paper blue.
B.Solution Y turns turmeric paper red, while Solution Q turns blue litmus paper red.
C.Solution Y turns phenolphthalein colorless, while Solution Q turns it pink.
D.Both Solution Y and Solution Q will turn China rose indicator green.
- 9.
Which of these is the most appropriate way to handle a concentrated acid spill in a lab?
A.Pour a strong base like Sodium Hydroxide directly on it.
B.Dilute it with a large amount of water and then neutralize with a mild base like Baking Soda.
C.Wipe it immediately with a dry cloth.
D.Leave it to evaporate naturally.
- 10.
A student adds a few drops of China rose indicator to a solution of soap. What color change will be observed?
A.No change
B.Dark Pink (Magenta)
C.Green
D.Blue
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Litmus as an indicator
SubtopicLitmus as an indicator under Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral for Grade 7 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is a base?
A.Curd
B.Vinegar
C.Milk of magnesia
D.Lemon juice
- 2.
Which of the following is a property of acids?
A.They turn red litmus blue
B.They feel soapy to touch
C.They turn blue litmus red
D.They are bitter in taste
- 3.
A substance 'Y' tastes bitter and turns red litmus blue. 'Y' is a?
A.Base
B.Acid
C.Sugar
D.Salt
- 4.
In the laboratory, litmus is most commonly used in the form of?
A.Powder
B.Gas
C.Paper strips or solution
D.Crystals
- 5.
Carbonated drinks are made by dissolving Carbon Dioxide () gas in water under pressure, which forms a weak acid called carbonic acid. According to the process shown in the flowchart, what would be the observed 'Result' when the drink is tested?
A.The blue litmus paper turns red.
B.The blue litmus paper remains blue.
C.The blue litmus paper turns green.
D.The blue litmus paper turns colorless.
- 6.
What is the correct way to test a solid substance (like dry baking soda) with litmus paper?
A.Rub the dry paper on the dry solid
B.Dissolve the solid in water to make a solution first
C.Heat the solid and the paper together
D.Litmus cannot test solids under any condition
- 7.
A student was given a solution which turned red litmus blue. The solution is most likely:
A.Lemon juice
B.Vinegar
C.Lime water
D.Tomato juice
- 8.
A student is testing a solution that she suspects is 'Milk of Magnesia'. If her suspicion is correct, what color change will she observe with litmus?
A.Blue litmus will turn red.
B.Red litmus will turn blue.
C.Both litmus papers will remain unchanged.
D.Both litmus papers will turn colorless.
- 9.
If a solution turns red litmus blue, it is likely to react with which of the following to form a neutral salt?
A.Baking soda
B.Lime water
C.Vinegar
D.Ammonia solution
- 10.
Which of these substances is likely to have a pH less than 7 and turn blue litmus red?
A.Pure Water
B.Antacid tablet solution
C.Tamarind juice
D.Liquid Soap
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Red rose as an indicator
SubtopicRed rose as an indicator under Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral for Grade 7 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If you have a solution that turns red rose indicator green, it is most likely:
A.Pure water
B.Orange juice
C.Soap solution
D.Sulphuric acid
- 2.
An indicator tells us about the ________ of a substance.
A.Weight
B.Volume
C.Chemical nature
D.State
- 3.
Adding too much base to an acidic solution makes the mixture:
A.Acidic
B.Basic
C.Neutral
D.Purple
- 4.
Which of the following is a base?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
A student performed an experiment to test three unknown solutions () using a homemade red rose indicator. Based on the observations shown in the flowchart, which set of substances correctly identifies and ?
A.: Baking soda solution; : Vinegar; : Common salt
B.: Vinegar; : Lime water; : Sugar solution
C.: Sugar solution; : Soap solution; : Lemon juice
D.: Lemon juice; : Distilled water; : Sodium hydroxide
- 6.
Identify the incorrect match for red rose indicator color changes:
A.Acid - Dark Pink
B.Base - Green
C.Neutral - No change
D.Acid - Green
- 7.
If a solution turns red litmus paper blue, what color will it turn the red rose indicator?
A.Pink
B.Green
C.Red
D.Yellow
- 8.
A solution 'M' turns red rose indicator green. When 'M' is reacted with 'N', the green color disappears and the solution becomes light pink. What is 'N'?
A.A base
B.A salt
C.An acid
D.Water
- 9.
Which of the following is a characteristic of natural indicators like red rose extract?
A.They are synthesized in factories
B.They change color depending on the acidity or alkalinity of a substance
C.They only work for liquids, not gases
D.They are always blue in their natural state
- 10.
In the reaction between and , if is in excess, the red rose indicator will show:
A.Green color
B.Pink/Red color
C.Yellow color
D.No color
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Turmeric as an indicator
SubtopicTurmeric as an indicator under Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral for Grade 7 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is true about turmeric as an indicator?
A.It turns pink with acids
B.It turns yellow with bases
C.It turns reddish-brown with bases
D.It turns blue with neutral substances
- 2.
If you mix a base and turmeric, you get a reddish-brown color. If you then add a lot of acid to that mixture, what might happen to the color?
A.It stays red
B.It turns back to yellow
C.It turns blue
D.It turns black
- 3.
What is the color of turmeric in a solution of Salt ()?
A.Red
B.Yellow
C.Blue
D.Green
- 4.
Turmeric powder is commonly used in Indian kitchens as a:
A.Cleaning agent
B.Spice and dye
C.Fuel
D.Gas
- 5.
What is the expected color change when turmeric paste is added to curd?
A.Changes to red
B.Changes to blue
C.No change (remains yellow)
D.Changes to brown
- 6.
A student tests a sample of window cleaner with turmeric paper and it turns red. This confirms the presence of:
A.An acid
B.A base
C.A salt
D.Pure water
- 7.
Turmeric is not very effective in distinguishing between which two types of substances?
A.Acidic and Basic
B.Basic and Neutral
C.Acidic and Neutral
D.Bases and Salts
- 8.
A turmeric stain is found on a white plate. If we pour a solution of on it, and then immediately pour a solution of on it, what is the sequence of color changes observed?
A.Yellow to Red to Yellow
B.Yellow to Red to Colorless
C.Red to Yellow to Red
D.Yellow to Colorless to Yellow
- 9.
Which of the following experimental errors would prevent a turmeric indicator from turning red in a basic solution?
A.The base used was too concentrated.
B.The turmeric paper was not dried properly after preparation.
C.The basic solution was accidentally neutralized with vinegar before testing.
D.The student used alcohol instead of water to dissolve the turmeric.
- 10.
A solution has a of 8.5. How will turmeric indicator behave in this solution?
A.It will remain perfectly yellow.
B.It will show a transition towards a reddish-orange or red color.
C.It will turn bright purple.
D.It will immediately turn colorless.
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What Happens When Acidic Substances Mix with Basic Substances?
SubtopicWhat Happens When Acidic Substances Mix with Basic Substances? under Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral for Grade 7 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The color of China rose indicator in acidic solution is:
A.Green
B.Magenta
C.Yellow
D.Colorless
- 2.
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers makes the soil:
A.Neutral
B.Acidic
C.Basic
D.Fertile
- 3.
When phenolphthalein is added to an acid, the solution remains:
A.Pink
B.Colorless
C.Red
D.Yellow
- 4.
The salt formed in a neutralization reaction can be:
A.Acidic only
B.Basic only
C.Neutral only
D.Acidic, basic, or neutral
- 5.
A student performs a neutralization experiment by following the steps shown in the flowchart. If the blue litmus paper still turns red after the base is added and mixed, what can be concluded about the resulting mixture?
A.The acid has been fully neutralized by the base.
B.The amount of base added was insufficient to neutralize the acid.
C.The mixture has become entirely basic in nature.
D.The reaction has reached a perfectly neutral point.
- 6.
In the neutralization of and , which ions combine to form water ()?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
- 7.
What will be the effect of a neutral salt solution on turmeric paper?
A.Turns red
B.Turns blue
C.Remains yellow
D.Turns green
- 8.
When we mix an acidic solution and a basic solution, the property of the resulting mixture depends on:
A.Only the strength of the acid.
B.Only the amount of the base.
C.The relative amounts and strengths of both the acid and the base.
D.The type of container used for the reaction.
- 9.
Which of these is a correct observation during the neutralization of Magnesium Hydroxide by Hydrochloric acid?
A.A pungent-smelling gas is evolved.
B.The white suspension of Magnesium hydroxide disappears as it reacts.
C.The solution turns dark blue.
D.The test tube becomes very cold.
- 10.
If we add a few drops of blue litmus solution to a test tube containing a neutralization mixture where the acid is slightly in excess, what will be the color change?
A.It will turn red.
B.It will turn green.
C.It will remain blue.
D.It will turn colorless.
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Neutralisation in Daily Life
SubtopicNeutralisation in Daily Life under Exploring Substances: Acidic, Basic, and Neutral for Grade 7 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The role of organic matter in basic soil is to:
A.Add more base
B.Release acids to neutralise the base
C.Release salts
D.Decrease water retention
- 2.
The effect of an ant sting can be neutralised by rubbing with:
A.Sodium hydrogen carbonate
B.Hydrochloric acid
C.Lemon juice
D.Formic acid
- 3.
Salt can be formed by the reaction of:
A.Acid and Base
B.Acid and Metal
C.Acid and Carbonate
D.All of these
- 4.
Which of the following is a basic substance used in daily life?
A.Orange juice
B.Window cleaner
C.Curd
D.Vinegar
- 5.
A common daily practice to prevent tooth decay involves brushing with toothpaste. This process is summarized in the flowchart. Based on your knowledge of neutralisation in daily life, what is the chemical nature of toothpaste and its function?
A.It is neutral and acts only as a cleaning agent to remove food.
B.It is acidic and helps in breaking down food particles chemically.
C.It is basic and neutralises the acids produced by bacteria in the mouth.
D.It contains indicators that change colour to show the presence of acid.
- 6.
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers makes the soil:
A.Basic
B.Neutral
C.Acidic
D.Productive
- 7.
Which of the following will turn turmeric paper red?
A.Lemon juice
B.Vinegar
C.Soap solution
D.Sugar solution
- 8.
Which of the following represents the correct reaction for the neutralization of stomach acid by 'Milk of Magnesia'?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
When neutralizing a spill of Sulfuric acid on a lab bench, which is the safest substance to use?
A.Sodium hydroxide pellets
B.Concentrated ammonia solution
C.Sodium bicarbonate powder
D.Distilled water
- 10.
In a laboratory, a student finds a bottle labeled 'Salt produced from and '. He tests the salt solution with litmus. What is the most likely result?
A.Red litmus remains red
B.Blue litmus turns red
C.Red litmus turns blue
D.Both litmus papers turn green
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