Question 1:

A pH of 9 is above 7, so the solution is alkaline (basic).

• pH 9 is only slightly basic, not strongly basic.

• Strong alkalis have pH values near 14, weak alkalis are closer to 7 (but still above 7).

Thus, the correct choice is D. weak alkali.

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Question 2:

A neutral solution has equal concentrations of H⁺ and OH⁻ ions.
At 25°C, that means the pH is 7.

So the correct answer is:

C. 7

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Question 3:

In aqueous solutions:

• Acids produce hydrogen ions (H⁺).

• Alkalis (bases soluble in water) produce hydroxide ions (OH^-).

So the correct match is:

B. H⁺ ions (acids)  ,  OH^- ions (alkalis)

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Question 4:

The salts formed from each acid take their name from the acid's anion:

• Hydrochloric acid (HCl) → chloride salts

• Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) → sulfate salts

• Nitric acid (HNO₃) → nitrate salts

That matches: chlorides, sulfates, nitrates

Correct answer: C

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Question 5:

Zinc reacts with sulfuric acid in a single displacement reaction:

So the correct word equation is:

B. zinc + sulfuric acid → zinc sulfate + hydrogen

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Question 6:

Copper(II) oxide (CuO) is a metal oxide, and when it reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl), it undergoes a neutralization reaction:

The products are copper(II) chloride and water.

Correct answer: A

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Question 7:

Let’s check each option:

• A. Mg + HCl → MgCl + H — Incorrect; magnesium forms Mg²⁺, so MgCl is not the correct formula, and hydrogen should be H₂, not H.

• B. 2Mg + 2HCl → 2MgCl + H₂ — Incorrect; again MgCl is not correct.

• C. Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + 2H — Incorrect; hydrogen should be H₂, not 2H.

• D. Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂ — Correct; balanced and formulas are right.

Correct answer: D

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Question 8:

The reaction between copper(II) carbonate and sulfuric acid is:

The "fizzing" is caused by the release of carbon dioxide gas.

Correct answer: B

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Question 9:

To obtain copper(II) sulfate crystals, the student should first remove any unreacted copper(II) carbonate (since it is insoluble) by filtration, then partially evaporate the solution to concentrate it, and finally allow it to cool slowly so crystals form.

• A matches this process:
  Filter off excess copper(II) carbonate → partially evaporate → leave to cool and crystallize.

• B says evaporate to dryness — that produces a powder, not crystals.

• C says decant, which is less effective than filtration for fine solids.

• D also uses decanting and evaporates to dryness — again, powder, not crystals.

Correct answer: A

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Question 10:

The reaction between sodium hydroxide (a base) and hydrochloric acid (an acid) produces sodium chloride and water.

This is a typical neutralization reaction.

Correct answer: D

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