Wednesday, December 10, 2025

RBSE Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts

RBSE Class 10 Science Chemistry Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts MCQs (Objectives) are very important for students preparing for Board Exams. These MCQS have been prepared on the basis of important topics of Acids, Bases and Salts .

RBSE Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 2 Acids, Bases and Salts


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Acids, Bases and Salts Objectives with Answers

 

 

 Multiple Choice Questions 


Choose correct answers of following questions-


1. The lowest value of pH is given by

(a)  1M HCI                      

(b)0.001 M H2SO4

(c)  1M NaOH                         

(d)0.001 M NaOH


Correct answer- (a)


Explanation – when concentration of H+ ions increases , the acidic nature also increases but the PH value decreases so 1M HCl has the lowest PH  value.



2. PH of water is

(a)  7                           

(b)>7

(c)  <7                               

(d)14


Correct answer- (a)


Explanation – water is neutral in nature and according to PH Scale it has PH value is 7.


    

      3. pH of an acid is

(a)  7                           

(b)>7

(c)  <7                                

(d)14


Correct answer- (c)


Explanation – PH value of an acid is below 7 on the basis of PH scale.

 


4. pH of a substance is a

(a)  log [H+]                      

(b)- log [H+]

(c)  log [OH-]                    

(d)- log [OH-]


Correct answer- (b)


Explanation – Formula to find PH value is PH = -lig[H+].

 


5. In a neutral solution pH is equal to

(a)  zero                             

(b)greater than 7

(c)  14                                

(d)7


Correct answer- (d)


 

6. H+ion concentration of a solution is 10-4, its pH

(a)  4                           

(b)- 4

(c) -10                               

(d)10


Correct answer- (a)



 

7. Highest PH (14) is given by

(a) 1 M HCI                      

(b)0.5 M H2SO4

(c)  0.005 M HCI                    

(d)1M NaOH


Correct answer- (d)


Explanation – Concentration of hydroxyl ions is maximum in 1MNaOH so it has the highest PH value.

 


8. pH of a base is

(a)  7                           

(b)>7

(c) <7                          

(d)14


Correct answer- (b)


Explanation – A base has PH value higher than 7.

 


9. POH of a solution is 9, its pH is

(a) 5                            

(b)2

(c) 9                     

(d)14


Correct answer- (a)

 


10.In a basic solution, colour of phenolphthalein is

(a) purple                          

(b)pink

(c) red                                

(d)yellow


Correct answer- (b)

 


11.Acids

(a) produce H+ in aqueous solution     

(b)neutralise base

(c) mostly produce hydrogen with metals

(d)all the above


Correct answer- (d)


 

12.Weak acid is

(a) acetic acid                          

(b)hydrochloric acid

(c) nitric acid                    

(d)sulphuric acid


Correct answer- (a)


Explanation – Acetic acid produces less hydrogen ions in solution so it is a weak acid.

 


 13.Diprotic acid is

(a) acetic acid                          

(b)hydrochloric acid

(c)nitric acid                     

(d)sulphuric acid


Correct answer- (d)

 


14.In pickling, vinegar acts as

(a) an oxidant                   

(b)disinfectant

(c) preservative                        

(d)all the above


Correct answer- (c)

 


15.Vinegar contains

(a) acetic acid                    

(b)lactic acid

(c) citric acid                     

(d)tartaric acid


Correct answer- (a)

 


16.Lemon juice contains

(a) acetic acid                    

(b)lactic acid

(c) citric acid                     

(d)tartaric acid


Correct answer- (c)

 


17.     Curds contain

(a) acetic acid                    

(b)citric acid

(c) lactic acid       

(d)tartaric acid


Correct answer- (c)


 

18. When zinc granules are added to dilute sulphuric

acid, the gas produced is

(a) Hydrogen                    

(b) oxygen

(c)  carbon dioxide                   

(d)all the above


Correct answer- (a)


Explanation – When metals reacts with an acid, they produce Hydrogen gas.

 


19.   Sum of pH and POH is

(a)  7                           

(b)10

(c)  9                           

(d)14


Correct answer- (d)

 

 

20.    Colour of a neutral litmus solution is

(a) purple                          

(b)blue

(c) red                                

(d)yellow


Correct answer- (a)


 

21.   Tamarind contains

(a) acetic acid                    

(b)lactic acid

(c) citric acid                     

(d)tartaric acid


Correct answer- (d)

 


22.  In an acidic solution, colour of litmus is

(a) purple                    

(b)blue

(c) red                                

(d)yellow


Correct answer- (c)

 


23.  In a basic solution, colour of litmus is

(a) purple                          

(b)yellow

(c) red                                

(d)blue


Correct answer- (d)

 

 

24. In an basic solution, colour of methyl orange is

(a) purple                          

(b)pink

(c) red                                

(d)yellow


Correct answer- (d)

 

25.When washing soda is reacted with dilute

hydrochloric acid, the gas produced is

(a) hydrogen                     

(b)oxygen

(c) carbondioxide             

(d)all the above


Correct answer- (c)

 


26.   Carbon dioxide is produced when dilute acids react

with

(a) chalk                     

(b)limestone

(c) marble                                

(d)all the above


Correct answer- (d)

 


27.  Common name of Na2CO3 is

(a) bleaching powder              

(b)baking soda

(c) plaster of paris                   

(d)washing soda


Correct answer- (d)

 


28.   Common name of (CaSO4)2. H2O is

(a) bleaching powder              

(b)baking soda

(c) plaster of paris                   

(d)washing soda


Correct answer- (c)

 


29.   Common name of CaOCI2 is

(a) bleaching powder              

(b)baking soda

(c) plaster of paris                   

(d)washing soda


Correct answer- (a)

 


30.To maintain joints fixed after fracture, the

compound used is

(a) CaOCI2                        

(b)CaCO3

(c) (CaSO4)2.H2O                    

(d)Ca (OH)2


Correct answer- (c)


 

31.For bleaching paper and clothes, the compound

used is

(a) CaOCI2                        

(b)CaCO3

(c)  (CaSO4)2.H2O                   

(d)Ca (OH)2


Correct answer- (a)


Explanation – Chemical formula of bleaching powder is CaOCl2.

 


32.   For white-washing, the compound used is

(a) CaOCI2                        

(b)CaCO3

(c) (CaSO4)2.H2O                    

(d)Ca(OH)2


Correct answer- (d)


Explanation – For white- washing slaked lime is used and the formula of slaked lime is Ca(OH)2

 


33.   Gypsum is

(a) CaSO4. ½ H2O            

(b)CaSO2 . 2H2O

(c) CaSO4 . 3H2O                    

(d)CaSO4


Correct answer- (b)


 

34.    Common name of NaHCO3 is

(a) bleaching powder              

(b) baking soda

(c) plaster of paris                   

(d)washing soda


Correct answer- (b)

 

35.     Chlor-alkali process is used in the preparation of

(a) bleaching powder              

(b)chlorine

(c)  sodium hydroxide                    

(d)ammonia


Correct answer- (c)

 

36.Clouds of sulphuric acid are present in the

atmosphere of

(a) earth                             

(b)mars

(c) venus                           

(d)moon


Correct answer- (c)

 


37.   Washing soda is used in the manufacture of

(a) soap                             

(b)glass

(c) paper                            

(d)all the above


Correct answer- (d)


 

38.    Statement true for acids is

(a) sour and turn red litmus to blue      

(b)bitter and turn red litmus to blue

(c)  sour and turn blue litmus to red     

(d)bitter and turn blue litmus to red


Correct answer- (c)

 


39.  The substance acidic in nature is

(a) antacid                         

(b)lime juice

(c) lime water                          

(d)human blood


Correct answer- (b)


 

40.  When a small amount of acid is added to water, the

phenomena occur, are

(i) neutralisation               

(ii)ionisation

(iii) salt formation                   

(iv)dilution


(a) (i) and (ii)                    

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iv)                         

(d) (i) and (iv)


Correct answer- (c)

 


41.   When a solution of acid is mixed with a solution of

base

    (i)the temperature of solution decreases          

(ii)the temperature of solution increases

(iii) salt formation takes place

(iv) the temperature of solution remains same


(a) (i) and (ii)                    

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iv)                         

(d) (i) and (iv)


Correct answer- (b)

 


42.Which of the following will not produce carbon

dioxide with dil. HCI

(a) lime stone                    

(b)marble

(c) baking soda                        

(d)lime


Correct answer- (d)

 


43.   Which of the following is not a mineral acid

(a) nitric acid                    

(b)sulphuric acid

(c)  citric acid                          

(d)hydrochloric acid


Correct answer- (c)


Explanation – Citric acid is found in fruits and vegetables. It is not a mineral acid.

 


44.    Which of the following is not a base

(a) C2H5OH                       

(b)NaOH

(c) KOH                            

(d)Ca(OH)2


Correct answer- (a)


 

45.An aqueous solution turns red litmus blue, Addition

of which of the following solution will reverse the

reaction

(a)  antacid                        

(b) hydrochloric acid

(c)  baking powder                  

(d)lime water

Correct answer- (b)

 


46.Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium

hydroxide solutions of same concentration are mixed,

the pH of resulting solution will be

(a) zero                              

(b)6

(c) 5                            

(d)7


Correct answer- (d)


Explanation – Equal amount of an acid and a base of same concentration are mixed, they neutralize each other so PH of resulting solution will be 7.

 


47.In slaking of lime, lime reacts vigorously with water

to form lime water by liberation of heat. Which

statement (s) is / are true about the reaction.

    (i)it is an exothermic reaction            

    (ii)it is an endothermic reaction

    (iii)the pH of resulting solution is >7

    (iv)the pH of resulting solution is <7


(a) (ii) and (iii)                        

(b) (i) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iv)                         

(d) (i) and (iv)


Correct answer- (b)

 


48.Dilute aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid

contains

(a)  H2O+ and OH-                          

(b) CI- and OH-

(c)  H3O+ and CI-              

(d)unionised HCl


Correct answer- (c)


 

49.    The acid used to dissolve gold, is

(a) Aqua regia                         

(b) Hydrochloric acid

(c)  Nitric acid                  

(d)Sulphuric acid


Correct answer- (a)

 


50.  The correct statement about an aqueous solution of

an acid or a base is

    (i)Lower the pH, stronger the acid     

(ii)Higher the pH, stronger the acid

    (iii)Higher the pH, stronger the base  

(iv)Higher the pH, weaker the base


(a) (i) and (ii)                    

(b) (i) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iii)                        

(d) (i) and (iv)


Correct answer- (b)

 


51.    The salt having no water of crystallisation is

(a) washing powder                

(b)baking soda

(c) blue vitriol                         

(d)gypsum


Correct answer- (b)

 


52.  Sodium carbonate is basic salt because it is a salt of

(a)  strong acid and strong base     

(b)strong acid and weak base

(c) weak acid and strong base       

(d)weak acid and weak base


Correct answer- (c)

 


53. Ammonium chloride is acidic salt, because it is a

salt of

(a)  strong acid and strong base     

(b) weak acid and weak base

(c) weak acid and strong base       

(d) strong acid and weak base


Correct answer- (d)

 


54.Sodium hydrogen carbonate is one of the

constituents of baking power. Its other component is ?

(a) acetic acid                    

(b)hydrochloric acid

(c) carbonic acid                      

(d)tartaric acid


Correct answer- (d)

 


55.To prevent tooth decay, we use tooth paste. The

nature of tooth paste is

(a) acidic                           

(b)basic

(c) neutral                         

(d)none of the above


Correct answer- (b)



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