{"id":6297,"date":"2020-01-02T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T03:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/?p=6297"},"modified":"2020-01-02T11:46:31","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T06:16:31","slug":"mcq-questions-for-class-10-science-acids-bases-and-salts-with-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/news\/cbse\/mcq-questions-for-class-10-science-acids-bases-and-salts-with-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"CBSE 10th Science Board Exam 2020: Practice Important MCQs from Chapter 2 \u2013 Acids, Bases, and Salts"},"content":{"rendered":"

MCQ Questions for Class 10 Science Acids, Bases, and Salts with Answers<\/strong>: Students CBSE Board Exams 2020 Time Table is out now. The board is going to conduct a Class 10 CBSE Science Exam on 4th March 2020. As per their official notification, this time CBSE Exam Pattern 2020 is having slight changes. The board decided to add MCQ Questions for Class 10 CBSE Board Exams. Here, you will find important MCQs from CBSE Class 10 Science<\/a><\/strong> Chapter 2 Acids, Bases, and Salts along with the answers.<\/p>\n

CBSE Class 10 Science Chemistry MCQs of Acids, Bases, and Salts with Answers<\/h2>\n

Such Multiple Choice Type Questions are ideal to brushes your basic concepts to answer in CBSE Class 10 Science Exam 2020. Also, this objective type questions will help you to adjust with all various approaches. In this article, we have provided Acids, Bases, and Salts MCQ Questions<\/strong> for Class 10 CBSE Science Exam 2020 with a detailed explanation of answers. It makes easy to grasp the in-depth concept and logic of the question. So, practice below provided MCQ’s of CBSE Class 10 Chapter 2 Acids, Bases, and Salts topics to score maximum marks in your pre-board and final board exams.<\/p>\n

Question 1. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?
\n(i) Temperature of the solution decreases
\n(ii) Temperature of the solution increases
\n(in) Temperature of the solution remains the same
\n(iv) Salt formation takes place
\n(a) (i) and (iv)
\n(b) (i) and (iii)
\n(c) (ii) only
\n(d) (ii) and (iv)<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 2. When hydrogen chloride gas is prepared on a humid day, the gas is usually passed through the guard tube containing calcium chloride. The role of calcium chloride taken in the guard tube is to
\n(a) absorb the evolved gas
\n(b) moisten the gas
\n(c) absorb moisture from the gas
\n(d) absorb Cl–<\/sup> ions from the evolved gas<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: c
\nExplaination: Reason: Guard tube drys (absorbs water) from calcium chloride on a humid day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 3. Which one of the following salts does not con-tain water of crystallisation?
\n(a) Blue vitriol
\n(b) Baking soda
\n(c) Washing soda
\n(d) Gypsum<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: b<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 4. In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct increasing order?
\n(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
\n(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
\n(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
\n(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: a<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 5. What is formed when zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide?
\n(a) Zinc hydroxide and sodium
\n(b) Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas
\n(c) Sodium zinc-oxide and hydrogen gas
\n(d) Sodium zincate and water<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: b
\nExplaination: Reason: Zn + 2NaOH \u2192 Ma2<\/sub>Zn02<\/sub> (Sodium Zincate) + H2<\/sub><\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 6. Tomato is a natural source of which acid?
\n(a) Acetic acid
\n(b) Citric acid
\n(c) Tartaric acid
\n(d) Oxalic acid<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 7. Brine is an
\n(a) aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide
\n(b) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate
\n(c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride
\n(d) aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: c<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 8. Na2<\/sub>CO3<\/sub> . <\/span>10H2<\/sub>O is
\n(a) washing soda
\n(b) baking soda
\n(c) bleaching powder
\n(d) tartaric acid<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: a<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 9. At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?
\n(a) 90\u00b0C
\n(b) 100\u00b0C
\n(c) 110\u00b0C
\n(d) 120\u00b0C<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: b<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 10. How many water molecules does hydrated cal-cium sulphate contain?
\n(a) 5
\n(b) 10
\n(c) 7
\n(d) 2<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d
\nExplaination: Reason: Chemical formula of hydrated calcium sulphate or gypsum is CaSO4<\/sub>.2H2<\/sub>O<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 11. Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a
\n(a) strong acid and strong base
\n(b) weak acid and weak base
\n(c) strong acid and weak base
\n(d) weak acid and strong base<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 12. Alkalis are
\n(a) acids, which are soluble in water
\n(b) acids, which are insoluble in water
\n(c) bases, which are insoluble in water
\n(d) bases, which are soluble in water<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 13. Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a base?
\n(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
\n(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
\n(in) Lower the pH, stronger the base
\n(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
\n(a) (i) and (iii)
\n(b) (ii) and (iii)
\n(c) (i) and (iv)
\n(d) (ii) and (iv)<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d
\nExplaination: Reason: Stronger the acid, lesser is the pH. Stronger the base, higher is the pH.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 14. The apparatus given in the adjoining figure was set up to demonstrate electrical conductivity.
\n\"MCQ
\nWhich of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
\n(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
\n(ii) Bulb will glow because HCl is a strong acid and furnishes ions for conduction.
\n(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.
\n(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
\n(a) (i) and (iii)
\n(b) (ii) and (iv)
\n(c) (ii) only
\n(d) (iv) only<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: c<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 15. Lime water reacts with chlorine to give
\n(a) bleaching powder
\n(b) baking powder
\n(c) baking soda
\n(d) washing soda<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: c
\nExplaination:
\n\"MCQ<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 16. Nettle sting is a natural source of which acid?
\n(a) MetiWanoic acid
\n(b) Lactic acid
\n(c) Citric acid
\n(d) Tartaric acid<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: a<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 17. Tooth enamel is made up of
\n(a) calcium phosphate
\n(b) calcium carbonate
\n(c) calcium oxide
\n(d) potassium<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: a<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 18. What is the pH range of our body?
\n(a) 7.0 – 7.8
\n(b) 7.2 – 8.0
\n(c) 7.0 – 8.4
\n(d) 7.2 – 8.4<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: a<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 19. Rain is called acid rain when its:
\n(a) pH falls below 7
\n(b) pH falls below 6
\n(c) pH falls below 5.6
\n(d) pH is above 7<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: c<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 20. Sodium hydroxide is a
\n(a) weak base
\n(b) weak acid
\n(c) strong base
\n(d) strong acid<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: c
\nExplaination: Reason: Sodium hydroxide ionises in water and produces a large amount of hydroxide ions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 21. An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following solution would reverse the change?
\n(a) Baking powder
\n(b) Lime
\n(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
\n(d) Hydrochloric acid<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 22. When copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid react, colour changes to
\n(a) white
\n(b) bluish-green
\n(c) blue-black
\n(d) black<\/p>\n

\nAnswer\/ Explanation<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: b
\nExplaination: Reason: Blue-green colour of solution is due to the formation of copper (II) chloride.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 23. Sodium hydroxide is used
\n(a) as an antacid
\n(b) in manufacture of soap
\n(c) as a cleansing agent
\n(d) in alkaline batteries<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: b<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 24. Sodium hydroxide turns phenolphthalein solution
\n(a) pink
\n(b) yellow
\n(c) colourless
\n(d) orange<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: a<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Question 25. Chemical formula of washing soda is
\n(a) Na2<\/sub>C03<\/sub> . 7H2<\/sub>O
\n(b) Na2<\/sub>C03<\/sub> . 5H2<\/sub>O
\n(c) Na2<\/sub>C03<\/sub> . 2H2<\/sub>O
\n(d) Na2<\/sub>C03<\/sub> . 10H2<\/sub>O<\/p>\n

\nAnswer<\/span><\/strong><\/summary>\n

Answer: d<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

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Fill in the blanks<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Acids turn …………. litmus solution…………. .
\n2. pH of basic solution is always …………. than 7.
\n3. …………. are the products obtained when bleaching powder reacts with dilute sulphuric acid.
\n4. Potassium nitrate has pH value equal to …………. .
\n5. …………. is the fixed number of water molecules chemically attached to each formula unit of a salt in its crystalline form.
\n6. …………. is one of the raw materials for the production of baking soda.
\n7. The salts of a strong acid and weak base are …………. with pH value …………. than 7.
\n8. Use of mild base like …………. on the bee-stung area gives relief.
\n9. During indigestion the stomach produces too much …………. and this causes pain and irritation.
\n10. The presence of …………. Ca in acids is responsible for their acidic properties.
\n11. Mixing an acid or base with water results in decrease in the concentration of per unit volume.
\nThis process is called
\n12. Among HCl, H2<\/sub>SO4<\/sub> and CH3<\/sub>COOH, …………. is a weak acid.<\/p>\n

Answers<\/span><\/p>\n

1. blue, red
\n2. more\/greater
\n3. CaSO4<\/sub>, Cl2<\/sub>, H2<\/sub>O
\n4. 7 or seven
\n5. Water of crystallisation
\n6. Sodium chloride
\n7. acidic, less
\n8. baking soda
\n9. acid (HCl)
\n10. H+<\/sup>
\n11. OH–<\/sup> ions\/H3<\/sub>O+<\/sup> ions, dilution
\n12. CH3<\/sub>COOH<\/p>\n

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