quiz

Salts

1. Which process involves the formation of a salt and water?

  • A) Combustion
  • B) Oxidation
  • C) Neutralization
  • D)  Evaporation
C) Neutralization Explanation

2. What type of bond is typically formed between the elements in a salt?

  • A) Covalent bond
  • B) Metallic bond
  • C) Hydrogen bond
  • D) Ionic bond
D) Ionic bond Explanation

3. How is human salt taste primarily detected?

  • A) Through bitter taste receptors
  • B) Through sweet taste receptors
  • C) Through sodium taste receptors
  • D) Through sour taste receptors
C) Through sodium taste receptors Explanation

4. What is the alternative term used to refer to rock salt?

  • A) Sea salt
  • B) Halite
  • C) Table salt
  • D) Mineral salt
B) Halite Explanation

5. Which of the following is an example of a naturally occurring salt?

  • A) Baking soda
  • B) Epsom salt
  • C) Baking powder
  • D) Cornstarch
B) Epsom salt Explanation

6. What is the color of the copper sulphate compound?

  • A) Red
  • B) Yellow
  • C) Green
  • D) Blue
D) Blue Explanation

7. Which example represents a salt formed by the reaction of a base and an acid?

  • A) Ca + Cl2 → CaCl2
  • B) NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl
  • C) Pb(NO3)2+ Na2SO4 → PbSO4 + 2NaNO3
  • D) None of these
B) NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl Explanation

8.  How much sodium chloride is dissolved in 100 grams of water?

  • A) 25 grams
  • B) 36 grams
  • C) 50 grams
  • D) 100 grams
B) 36 grams Explanation

9. What is the Common name for ammonium chloride? 

  • A) Hydrochloric acid
  • B) Ammonia acid
  • C) Salt of ammonia
  • D) Sal ammoniac
D) Sal ammoniac Explanation

10. According to the World Health Organization’s recommendation, what is the daily limit for sodium intake for adults?

  • A) 1,000 mg
  • B) 5 grams
  • C) 2,500 mg
  • D) 25 grams
B) 5 grams  Explanation

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