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Chapter 12 Introduction to Acid and Base Solutions

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Class 8 Science Chapter 12 Introduction to Acid and Base Textbook Questions and Answers

1. Identify the following solutions, whether they are acid or base.

Question a.

Answer:

2. Write chemical names from given formulae.
H2SO4, Ca(OH)2, HCl, NaOH, KOH, NH4OH

Question a.
Write the chemical names from given formulae: H2SO4, Ca(OH)2, HCl, NaOH, KOH, NH4OH
Answer:

3. Sulphuric acid has highest importance in chemical Industry. Why?

Question a.
Sulphuric acid has highest importance in chemical Industry. Why?
Answer:
Answer:
Sulphuric acid has highest importance in the chemical industry because it is used in the manufacturing of fertilizers like ammonium sulphate and superphosphate of lime. It is used in the manufacturing of hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, ether, plastics and metal sulphates. It is also used in the manufacturing of dyes, drugs, perfumes, disinfectants and glue.

4. Give answers.

Question a.
Which acid is used for getting chloride salt?
Answer:
Hydrochloric acid is used for getting chloride salt.

Question b.
By squeezzing lemon on a piece of rock the gas liberated turned lime water milky. Which compound is present in the rock?
Answer:
Metal carbonate is present in the rock.

Question c.
The label on the bottle of chemical is spoiled. How will you find whether the chemical is acidic or not?
Answer:
The chemical is tested with blue litmus paper. If it turns red it is an acidic otherwise tested with red litmus paper, if it turns blue, it is an alkaline.

5. Answer the following questions.

Question a.
Explain the difference between acid and base.
Answer:
Acids:

Bases:

Question b.
Why indicator does not affect by salt?
Answer:
Mostly indicators are organic compounds which do not react with a salt.

Question c.
Which substances are produced i by neutralization process?
Answer:
Salt and water are produced in the f neutralization process.

Question d.
Which are the industrial uses of acids?
Answer:
Acids which are used in the industry are:

1. Sulphuric acid: Sulphuric acid is 5 used (a) in the manufacture of chemical? fertilizers like ammonium sulphate, (b) for cleaning gold and silver articles and (c) in car batteries.

2. Hydrochloric acid: Hydrochloric acid is used (a) to clean toilets and (b) to obtain glucose from starch and also for producing gelatine.

3. Nitric acid: Nitric acid is used (a) in the manufacture of perfumes (b) for engraving on copper, brass or silver and (c) in the manufacture of paints and explosives.

6. Select proper word given in bracket and fill in the blanks.

Question a.
Main constituent of acid is ……………..
Answer:
Main constituent of acid isH+ion.

Question b.
Main constituent of alkali is ……………...
Answer:
Main constituent of alkali isOHion.

Question c.
Tartaric acid is a …………… acid.
Answer:
Tartaric acid is aweakacid.

7. Match the pairs.

Question a.

Group A

Group B

1. Tamarind

a. Acetic acid

2. Curd

b. Citric acid

3. Lemon

c. Tartaric acid

4. Vinegar

d. Lactic acid

Answer:

Group A

Group B

1. Tamarind

c. Tartaric acid

2. Curd

d. Lactic acid

3. Lemon

b. Citric acid

4. Vinegar

a. Acetic acid

8. State true or false.

Question a.
Oxides of metals are alkaline in nature.
Answer:
True.

Question b.
Salt is acidic.
Answer:
False. (Salt is neutral)

Question c.
Metal corrodes due to salts.
Answer:
False. (Acids and bases corrode metals)

Question d.
Salts are neutral.
Answer:
True. (Not all salts neutral)

9. Classify the following substances into acidic, basic and neutral group:
HCl, NaCl, MgO, KCl, CaO, H2SO4, HNO3, H2O and Na2CO3.

Question a.
Classify the following substances into acidic, basic and neutral group:
HCl, NaCl, MgO, KCl, CaO, H2SO4, HNO3, H2O and Na2CO3.
Answer:

Group

Substances

Acid

HCl, H2SO4, HNO3

Base

CaO, MgO, Na2CO3

Neutral

H2O, NaCl, KCl.

Project:

Question a.
Write in your own language the uses and importance of neutralization reaction in daily life.

Class 8 Science Chapter12 Introduction to Acid and BaseImportant Questions and Answers

Fill in the blanks:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Acid reacts with metal to form …………. gas.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Acid reacts with metal to form hydrogen gas.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
DNA is an acid present in our body, it decides …………. properties.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
DNA is an acid present in our body, it decides heredity properties.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The chemical formula of milk of magnesia is ………….
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The chemical formula of milk of magnesia is Mg (OH)2.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………. are used to control hyperacidity.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Antacids are used to control hyperacidity.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Alkali has …………. taste.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Alkali has bitter taste.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Proteins are made up of ………….
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Proteins are made up of amino acids.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………. is used in batteries.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dil. H2SO4 is used in batteries.

Rewrite the following statements by selecting the correct options:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The colour of phenolphthalein indicator in alkaline solution is …………. (a) yellow (b) green (c) orange (d) pink
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The colour of phenolphthalein indicator in alkaline solution is pink.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………. is sour to taste. (a) An acid (b) An alkali (c) A salt (d) Alcohol
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
An acid is sour to taste.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
When phenolphthalein is added to NaOH, the colour of the solution will become ………………. (a) colourless (b) red (c) pink (d) yellow
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When phenolphthalein is added to 5 NaOH, the colour of the solution will become pink.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
When phenolphthalein is added to HCl, the colour of the solution will be …………... (a) red (b) pink (c) green (d) colourless
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When phenolphthalein is added to HCl, the colour of the solution will be colourless.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………. is a natural indicator. (a) Phenolphthalein (b) Methyl orange (c) Litmus (d) Methyl red
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Litmus is a natural indicator.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
The litmus paper or the litmus solution is obtained from …………. plants. (a) moss (b) rose (c) hibiscus (d) lichen
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The litmus paper or the litmus solution is obtained from lichen plants.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………. is not an alkali. (a) Sodium hydroxide (b) Potassium hydroxide (c) Copper hydroxide (d) Calcium hydroxide
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Copper hydroxide is not an alkali.
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
…………. is a weak acid. (a) Hydrochloric acid (b) Nitric acid (c) Carbonic acid (d) Sulphuric acid
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Carbonic acid is a weak acid.
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
When methyl orange is added to HCl, the colour of the solution will be ……………. (a) red (b) pink (c) yellow (d) colourless
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When methyl orange is added to HCl, the colour of the solution will be pink.
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
When blue litmus paper is added to NaOH, the colour of the litmus paper will be …………….. (a) blue (b) red (c) pink (d) yellow
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When blue litmus paper is added to NaOH, the colour of the litmus paper will be blue.

State whether the following statements are true or false. If a statement is false, correct it and rewrite:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Red cabbage is a natural indicator.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Fats of our body are formed by fatty acids.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Ammonium hydroxide is used in the production of fertilizers.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Lime water is a weak acid.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False. (Limewater is a weak base)
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Orange colour of methyl orange turns yellow in acid.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False. (Orange colour of methyl orange turns pink in acid)
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Methyl red turns yellow in alkali.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Oxalic acid is used in aerated cold drinks.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False. (Carbonic acid is used in aerated cold drinks).

Find the odd one out and justify:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Acetic acid, carbonic acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Acetic acid. (Others are mineral acids.)
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Hydrogen chloride, sodium hydroxide, calcium oxide, ammonia.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Hydrogen chloride. (Others are bases.)
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
HCl, CH3COOH, H2SO4, HNO3
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
CH3COOH. (Others are strong acids.)
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
NaOH, Ca(OH)2, NH4OH, Ba(OH)2
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
NaOH (Others are weak bases.)
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
H2SO4, H2CO3, HCl, HNO3
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
H2CO3 (Others are strong acids.)
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Citric acid, formic acid, lactic acid, nitric acid.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Nitric acid. (Others are organic acids.)
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Lime, litmus, phenolphthalein, methyl orange.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Lime. (Others are indicators.)

Match the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Column ‘A’

Column ‘B’

1. Strong acid

a. Magnesium hydroxide

2. Weak alkali

b. Carbonic acid

3. Weak acid

c. NaOH

4. Strong alkali

d. Nitric acid

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Column ‘A’

Column ‘B’

1. Strong acid

d. Nitric acid

2. Weak alkali

a. Magnesium hydroxide

3. Weak acid

b. Carbonic acid

4. Strong alkali

c. NaOH

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

Column ‘A’

Column ‘B’

1. Sodium hydroxide

a. Whitewashing

2. Magnesium hydroxide

b. Fertilizers

3. Calcium hydroxide

c. Washing soap

4. Ammonium hydroxide

d. Antacid

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Column ‘A’

Column ‘B’

1. Sodium hydroxide

c. Washing soap

2. Magnesium hydroxide

d. Antacid

3. Calcium hydroxide

a. Whitewashing

4. Ammonium hydroxide

b. Fertilizers

Define the following:

1. Acid: A substance which gives H+ions in water is called an acid.

2. Alkali: A substance which gives OHions in water is called an alkali.

3. Indicator: Substances which change their colours in presence of acid or base are called indicators.

4. Neutralization: The reaction between an acid and an alkali to form the r salt and water is termed as neutralization.

Answer the following questions in one sentence each:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are natural acids?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Acids present in foodstuffs are called natural acids.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
State three vegetables from which natural indicators can be prepared.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Natural indicators: Red cabbage, radish, tomato.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
State names of any three strong acids.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the names of the acids found in lemon juice, Amla, tamarind water and curd.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
State names of any three alkalis.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the names of three indicators.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the names of three weak alkalis.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
From which plant is litmus obtained?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Litmus is obtained from plants called lichens.
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name the antacid which is used to control the hyper acidity.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Milk of magnesia [Mg(OH)2] is used to control the hyper acidity.
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
How will you neutralize the excess of acid present in the soil?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Lime stone or lime water is mixed in the soil to neutralize the excess of acid.
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
When lemonuice falls on a marble kitchen counter, which is the gas that bubbled out?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Carbon dioxide.

Answer the following questions:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are indicators?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Substances which change their colours in presence of acid or base are called indicators.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
State two acid-base indicators and mention their colour change.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Phenolphthalein and methyl orange are two acid-base indicators. Phenolphthalein is colourless in an acidic solution while it turns pink in a basic solution. Methyl orange gives orange colour with an acidic solution and yellow colour with a basic solution.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the colour change for each of the following solutions with red litmus, blue litmus, phenolphthalein and methyl orange solutions.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Name the acid present in (1) Orange (2) Vinegar (3) Tamarind (4) Curd (5) Tomato (6) Lemon.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Substance

Acid

Orange

Citric acid

Vinegar

Acetic acid

Tamarind

Tartaric acid

Curd

Lactic acid

Tomato

Oxalic acid

Lemon

Citric acid

Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Classify the following into acidic substances, basic substances and salts. (1) Lime water, (2) soda water, (3) soap water, (4) sea water, (5) sweet limeuice, (6) sugar caneuice, (7) buttermilk, (8) a mixture of ash in water, (9) tamarind water.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
a. Acidic substances: (1) Soda water, (2) sweet limeuice, (3) buttermilk, (4) tamarind water. b. Basic substances: (1) Lime water, (2) Soap water, (3) a mixture of ash in water. c. Salts: (1) Sea water, (2) sugar caneuice.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
What happens when sour substances like limeuice, tamarind water falls on shahabad stones or kitchen platform? Why?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When sour substances like limeuice, tamarind water falls on shahabad stones or kitchen platform, citric acid present in limeuice and tartaric acid in tamarind water reacts with metal carbonates present in shahabad stones or kitchen platform, carbon dioxide gas is evolved resulting in the formation of uneven surface.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Collect soil samples from your surroundings and find out whether it is acidic or alkaline or neutral?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Soil samples collected from the surroundings are acidic in nature.
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which substances are used to clean greenish stains on copper vessels and to shine blackish silver utensils?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Tamarind pulp is used to clean greenish stains on copper vessels. To shine blackish silver utensils, ammoniacal solution or limeuice or detergent is used.
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Why toothpaste is used for brushing teeth?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the properties of acids.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
State the uses of acids.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 12 Maharashtra Board Solution
The iron knife shines better after cutting the sour fruits like lemon, raw mangoes. Why?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Acids present in sour fruits clean and dissolves the salts present on the surface of iron knife as a result iron knife shines better after cutting the sour fruits.
Question 13 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is meant by neutralization? Give example.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When an acid reacts with an alkali to form a salt and water, it is called neutralization.

Give scientific reasons:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
When we have stomachache, doctors prescribe medicine containing magnesium hydroxide.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Quicklime or slaked lime is added to the soil.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Tarnished and stained copper vessels are brought to a shine by using tamarind pulp.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
In due course, unus6d copper vessels are covered with a coating of black copper oxide and other compounds of copper which tarnish the vessel. Tamarind contains tartaric acid. When the vessel is rubbed with tamarind pulp, tartaric acid reacts with copper oxide and removes the layer. Thus, the copper vessel regains its shine.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Copper and brass utensils are tinned.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Copper and brass reacts with i organic acids present in food materials and poisonous salts are formed. Tin does not react with organic acids present in food materials. Therefore, copper or brass vessels are tinned.

Distinguish between acid and alkali. OR Distinguish between the following:

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Acid and Alkali:
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Acid

Alkali

1. Acid has sour taste.

1. Alkali has bitter taste.

2. Acid turns blue litmus red.

2. Alkali turns red litmus blue.

3. An acid in an aqueous solution gives H+ions.

3. An alkali in an aqueous solution gives OH+ions.

4. Oxides of non – metals form acids.

4. Oxides of metals form bases.

Activity-based questions:

Activity 1:
Apparatus: Hibiscus, rose, turmeric, red cabbage leaves, filter paper, etc.
Activity: Rub red petals of hibiscus flower on the white filter paper. This gives hibiscus indicator paper. Similarly rub, rose petals on the white filter paper. Cut strips of this paper, it is a rose indicator paper. Take turmeric powder, add a little water in it. Dip filter paper or ordinary paper in the turmeric water for some time.

After drying make strips of that paper. Prepare turmeric indicator paper in this way. Put leaves of red cabbage in small quantity of water and heat it. Once solution of cabbage leaves cool down, dip papers in it and dry it. Make strips of dried paper. In this way prepare red cabbage indicator paper. Put some drops of following substances on the indicator papers prepared by the above method and write the effect in the following table:

Substance

Effect on turmeric paper

Acidic/basic

1. Lime juice

Yellow

Acidic

2. Lime water (calcium hydroxide)

Red

Basic

3.

Activity 2:
Take baking powder. Add a little water to it. Add this solution on to limeuice, vinegar, orangeuice, appleuice, etc. and note the findings.
What do you observe on addition of baking soda solution in the fruituice? Whether bubbles formed or effervescence came out of fruituice?
From the above first activity we came to know that yellow turmeric indicator paper’s turns red in certain solutions. Similarly on addition of baking soda solution in the acidic solution bubbles come out or effervescence is produced.
By these simple and easy activity we can identify acidic or alkaline substance:
[Note for Activity 1 and Activity 2: Students should perform the experiments under the guidance of school teachers and record their observations.]

Activity 3:
Under the guidance of teacher take limeuice, ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH), dil. hydrochloric acid (dil. HCl) and nitric acid (HNOs) in different test-tubes. Add drops of following indicators in them. Also dip litmus papers in the solutions. Observe and record in the following table.