Quiz on Acids: Properties and Examples

What is commonly used to clean coffee makers due to its ability to dissolve lime deposits?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Vinegar

• Sulfuric acid

• Nitric acid

Which acid is responsible for the sour taste of lemons and oranges?

• Sulfuric acid

• Acetic acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Citric acid

What type of acid is used in car batteries?

• Nitric acid

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Formic acid

Which acid is the main ingredient in vinegar?

• Citric acid

• Acetic acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Carbonic acid

What is the common name for acetylsalicylic acid?

• Vinegar

• Aspirin

• Lime

• Baking soda

Which acid is used in the manufacture of fertilizers and explosives?

• Nitric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Acetic acid

• Sulfuric acid

What gas is released when acids react with active metals?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

Which acid is a byproduct of carbon dioxide dissolved in water?

• Carbonic acid

• Phosphoric acid

• Nitric acid

• Sulfuric acid

What is the effect of concentrated sulfuric acid on cotton?

• It strengthens it

• It dyes it

• It decomposes it

• It has no effect

Which acid is found naturally in ants?

• Acetic acid

• Carbonic acid

• Citric acid

• Formic acid