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What is a base ? Name any two bases. How can you test the presence of a base in a substance?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of a Base**: A base is a substance that can accept protons (H⁺ ions) or donate electron pairs. Bases typically have a bitter taste and feel slippery or soapy to the touch. They are characterized by their ability to neutralize acids. 2. **Examples of Bases**: Two common examples of bases are: - Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) ...
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LAKHMIR SINGH & MANJIT KAUR-ACIDS,BASES AND SALTS-EXERCISE
  1. What are neutral salts, acidic salts and basic salts. Give two example...

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  2. What is an acid ? Name any two acids. How can you test the presence of...

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  3. What is a base ? Name any two bases. How can you test the presence of ...

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  4. What is neutralisation? Describe the process of neutralisation with th...

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  5. Write a word equation for the neutralisation reaction between sodium h...

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  6. Which of the following type of medicine is used for treating indigesti...

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  7. One of the following is not an organic acid. This is :

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  8. The discomform caused by indigestion due to overeasting can be cured b...

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  9. The property which is common between vineger and curd is that they:

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  10. One of the following is a medicine for indigestion. This is:

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  11. The acid produced naturally in our stomach is:

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  12. Which of the following contains lactic acid?

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  13. The salt which will give an acidic solution on dissolving in water is

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  14. Which one of the following salts will give a basic solution on dissolv...

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  15. The aqueous solution of one of the following will turn China rose indi...

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  16. Which of the following is a strong base?

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  17. When a basic solution is added to an indicator, a green colour is prod...

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  18. Which of the following bases cannot be used as antacids? A. Sodium c...

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  19. The reaction between an acid and a base to form salt and water is call...

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  20. The dilute solutions of which of the following are not harmful to drin...

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