Class 9 - Science & Technology
Chapter: Acids, Bases, and Salts
Total Marks: 40 | Time: 120 Minutes
Q.1. Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each) [5 Marks]
(Attempt all questions)
1. Which of the following is a natural indicator?
a) HCl b) Phenolphthalein c) Litmus d) NaOH
2. Which gas is released when an acid reacts with a metal?
a) Oxygen b) Hydrogen c) Carbon dioxide d) Nitrogen
3. Which of the following substances is alkaline in nature?
a) Lemon juice b) Baking soda c) Vinegar d) Orange juice
4. Which acid is present in vinegar?
a) Citric acid b) Acetic acid c) Tartaric acid d) Lactic acid
5. Which salt is used for removing hardness of water?
a) NaCl b) Washing soda c) Baking soda d) Potassium nitrate
Q.2. Match the Columns (1 mark each) [5 Marks]
(Match the correct pairs)
A B
1. HCl a. Baking soda
2. NaOH b. Vinegar
3. NaHC O3 c. Caustic soda
4. C H 3 COOH d. Hydrochloric acid
5. N a 2 C O 3 e. Washing soda
Q.3. Differentiate between (Any 2) [2.5 marks each = 5 Marks]
1. Acid and Base (any 3 points).
2. Strong acid and Weak acid (any 3 points)
3. Neutralization reaction and Displacement reaction (any 3 points).
Q.4. Answer the following questions (Any 5) [2 marks each = 10 Marks]
1. What is the use of baking soda in cooking?
2. What happens when an acid reacts with a base?
3. What are natural indicators? Give two examples.
4. Why does turmeric turn red when soap solution is added?
5. What is common salt? How is it formed?
6. What happens when carbon dioxide is passed through lime water?
Q.5. Answer the following questions (Any 3) [3 marks each = 9 Marks]
1. Write the chemical reaction of zinc with HCl and name the gas evolved.
2. Explain the pH scale with examples of acidic, neutral, and basic substances.
3. Write any three uses of washing soda.
4. What happens when an acid reacts with a carbonate? Explain with a chemical equation.
5. Explain how tooth decay is related to acids.
Q.6. Answer the following questions (Any 2) [3.5 marks each = 7 Marks]
1. What are salts? Write the preparation of any one salt with chemical equation.
2. How do you test the nature (acidic or basic) of a given solution using litmus paper?
3. Explain the role of acids and bases in our daily life with any three examples.