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Acids, Bases and Salts

Appeared in 11 of the 11 available papers.

Examined in
11 of 11 papers

Appears almost every year — treat as core

Typically worth
5.2 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 57 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

59% of this chapter's 51 questions

Needs a diagram
16%

8 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer30
  • MCQ12
  • Fill in the blank4
  • Matching2
  • Difference2
  • Definition1

Most frequent topics

Acids, bases, salts and pH 41Hydrated salts, efflorescence and deliquescence 5Preparation of salts 2Neutralisation 1Classification of acids 1Acid-metal reaction 1
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Showing 25 of 51 matching questions (57 marks).

25 questions

Select the correct option for each of the following questions.

1(e)

State one relevant reason for each of the following:

4(a)

Differentiate between the following pairs based on the information given in the brackets.

7(a)

Write balanced chemical equations, for the preparation of the given salts. (i) to (iii) by using the methods A to C respectively: A: Neutralization B: Precipitation C: Titration

2(b)

The pH values of three solutions A, B and C are given in the table. Answer the following questions:

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3(c)

Choose the method of preparation of the following salts, from the methods given in the list: [List: A. Neutralization B. Precipitation C. Direct combination D. Substitution]

1(b)

Give one word or a phrase for the following statements:

1(e)

State one relevant observation for each of the following:

6(c)

Three solutions P, Q and R have pH value of 3.5, 5.2 and 12.2 respectively. Which one of these is a:

7(b)

Write a balanced equation for the preparation of each of the following salts:

1(b)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1(c)

Identify the substance underlined, in each of the following cases:

5(c)

Write a balanced chemical equation for the preparation of each of the following salts:

1(a)

Fill in the blanks from the choices given in brackets:

1(c)

Write balanced chemical equations for each of the following: