A substance producing H+ ion in aqueous solution is called……..
a) base
b) alkali
c) acid
d) salt
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) contains how many ionizable hydrogen?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 1
d) many
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) contains how many ionizable hydrogen?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 1
d) many
Why HCl, H2SO4 and carbonic acid (H2CO3) are called mineral acids?
a) they are found in mineral
b) they are derived from mineral
c) they produce minerals d) all of these
Explanation:A mineral acid is an acid derived from one or more inorganic compounds, as opposed to organic acids which are acidic, organic compounds. All mineral acids form hydrogen ions and the conjugate base when dissolved in water.
Why formic acid and acetic acid are called organic acids?
a) they are found in rocks and water
b) they are found in animals and plants
c) they are derived from organic compound
d) all of these
Explanation:An organic acid is an organic compound with acidic properties. The most common organic acids are the carboxylic acids, whose acidity is associated with their carboxyl group –COOH. Sulfonic acids, containing the group –SO₂OH, are relatively stronger acids
Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
is found in……..
a) vinegar
b) bee sting
c) apple
d) wasp sting
