Practice Assignment
Subject: Chemistry | Topic: Acids, Bases, and Salts
A. Circle the odd one out and state reason for it
1. Lemon juice, Vinegar, Soap solution, Tamarind water
2. Baking soda solution, Lime water, Detergent solution, Sugar solution
3. Turmeric paper, Red rose extract, Blue litmus paper, Plain water
4. Acid rain, Ant sting liquid, Curd, Soap solution
5. Neutralisation, Indicator, Evaporation, Acid-base reaction
B. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. A substance that does not affect red or blue indicators is most likely:
a) Acidic b) Basic
c) Neutral d) Corrosive
2. Which natural material can be used to prepare an indicator at home?
a) Plastic b) Turmeric
c) Salt d) Sand
3. A farmer adds powdered limestone to soil mainly to:
a) Increase fertility instantly b) Kill insects
c) Reduce acidity of soil d) Increase water content
4. A colour change from yellow to reddish-brown on an indicator paper suggests the
substance is:
a) Neutral b) Acidic
c) Basic d) Metallic
5. Heat is usually released during:
a) Dissolving sugar in water b) Neutralisation reaction
c) Freezing water d) Evaporation
G. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
1. Why should industries treat their waste before releasing it into rivers?
2. How can knowledge of indicators help in household safety?
3. Predict what might happen if acidic rainwater flows into a lake.
H. Case-Based Questions
A school garden showed poor plant growth. Students tested the soil using a natural indicator
made from flower petals. The colour change suggested the soil was acidic. The gardener later
treated the soil using a suitable substance.
1. Why was an indicator needed to test the soil?
2. What does acidic soil indicate about plant growth?
3. Which type of substance should be added to correct the soil?
I. Diagram-Based Questions
Observe a diagram showing three test tubes (A, B, C) where flower extract is added.
Test Tube Observations (Assume typical flower indicator) Nature of Substance
A Colorless / No change __________________
B Turns Red/Pink __________________
C Turns Green __________________