Everyday chemistry: acids bases salts fuels fertilizers and plastics. - One Line Questions
1.
What is the pH range for acidic solutions? —
Below 7
2.
Which of the following acids is found in lemons and limes? —
Citric acid
3.
What are the products of a neutralization reaction? —
Salt and Water
4.
A solution with a pH of 7 is considered: —
Neutral
5.
What is the common name for Sodium Chloride? —
Table salt
6.
Plastics are generally: —
Non-biodegradable
7.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acid? —
Accepts protons (H+ ions)
8.
What color change indicates the presence of starch when iodine solution is added? —
Blue-black
9.
Which element is commonly found in all fertilizers to promote plant growth? —
Nitrogen
10.
Which acid is responsible for the sour taste of curd or yogurt? —
Lactic acid
11.
Which fossil fuel is primarily composed of methane? —
Natural Gas
12.
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel? —
Biogas
13.
What are fossil fuels formed from? —
Decomposed plant and animal remains
14.
Vinegar is a dilute solution of which acid? —
Acetic acid
15.
What is the primary use of natural gas as a fuel? —
Generating electricity and heating homes
16.
Which of the following is a common example of a plastic? —
Polyester
17.
What is the primary characteristic that makes plastics useful in many applications? —
Versatility and moldability
18.
What is the primary advantage of using CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) as a fuel? —
It causes less pollution than petrol or diesel.
19.
Which substance is used to test for the presence of starch? —
Iodine solution
20.
Which of the following is a primary component of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)? —
Propane and Butane
21.
Which of the following is a major component of petroleum? —
Hydrocarbons
22.
What is the main component of 'Potash' fertilizer? —
Potassium
23.
Potassium fertilizers are important for which plant function? —
Water regulation and disease resistance
24.
The reaction between an acid and a base is called: —
Neutralization
25.
Which gas is produced when an acid reacts with a reactive metal like zinc? —
Hydrogen
26.
Burning of fossil fuels releases which greenhouse gas into the atmosphere? —
Carbon Dioxide
27.
Which indicator turns red in acidic solutions and blue in basic solutions? —
Litmus
28.
Which nutrient is crucial for leaf development and chlorophyll formation in plants? —
Nitrogen
29.
Which plastic is known for its rigidity and is often used in pipes and window frames? —
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
30.
What does the 'PET' in PET bottles stand for? —
Polyethylene Terephthalate
31.
What is the process of converting large molecules into smaller ones by breaking chemical bonds, often used in refining petroleum? —
Cracking
32.
Which type of plastic is commonly used for making disposable cups and containers? —
Polystyrene
33.
Which of the following is a natural polymer? —
Cellulose
34.
Which type of plastic is commonly used for making plastic bags and films? —
Polyethylene
35.
Which of the following is a synthetic fertilizer that provides nitrogen? —
Urea
36.
What is the main ingredient in 'washing soda' (Sodium Carbonate)? —
Sodium carbonate decahydrate
37.
What is the chemical name for baking soda? —
Sodium bicarbonate
38.
Which salt is commonly used as an antacid to neutralize excess stomach acid? —
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)
39.
Which base is commonly found in soaps and detergents? —
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
40.
The reaction of sodium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid produces: —
Sodium chloride and water
41.
Excessive use of fertilizers can lead to: —
Water pollution (eutrophication)
42.
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy? —
Coal
43.
Which of these is a characteristic property of a base? —
Turns red litmus blue
44.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a base? —
Corrosive
45.
What is the main environmental concern associated with plastics? —
Their non-biodegradability leads to pollution.
46.
Which of the following is a common characteristic of acids? —
They react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.
47.
Bases typically exhibit which of the following properties? —
They react with acids to form salts and water.
48.
What is the main purpose of fertilizers in agriculture? —
To provide essential nutrients to plants
49.
Which fertilizer provides phosphorus to plants, essential for root development and flowering? —
Superphosphate
50.
When baking soda is heated, it produces carbon dioxide, which makes cakes and bread fluffy. This is an example of a decomposition reaction. What else is produced? —
Water and sodium carbonate