pH of Salts

Q. ${\text{CH}}_3\text{COOH(aq)}+\text{NaOH(aq)}\to {\text{CH}}_3\text{COONa(s)}+{\text{H}}_2\text{O(l)}$

The nature of the salt obtained in the above reaction is acidic.

1. False
2. True

Q.

Which of the following is a white substance, having alkaline nature in solution?

1. NaNO₃

2. NH₄Cl

3. Na₂CO₃

4. Fe₂O₃

Q.

Which one is an acidic salt?

1. $N{H}_{4}Cl$

2. $C{H}_{3}COONa$

3. $KCl$

4. $NaCl$

Q.

A solution of sodium acetate in water will?

1. Turns red litmus blue

2. No effect on litmus

3. Turns blue litmus red

4. Decolourises litmus

Q.

Choose the correct option regarding pH of a salt:

1. pH of all salt is 7

2. pH of acidic salt is less than 7

3. pH of common salt is 4.0

4. Both option A and C are correct

Q. An acidic salt is formed by the reaction between:

1. a weak acid and a weak base.
2. a strong acid and a weak base.
3. a strong base and a weak acid.
4. a strong acid and a strong base.

Q.

If pH of solution X is 6 and pH of solution Y is 13.

What is formed when X and Y are reacted with each other?

1. Acidic salt

2. Neutral salt

3. Basic salt

4. Salt is not formed

Q.

Choose the correct option:

1. Salt of a strong acid and weak base are basic

2. Both option A and B are correct

3. Salt of weak acid and strong base are acidic

4. Salt of strong acid and weak base is acidic

Q. Which of the following is a basic salt?

1. ${\text{SnCl}}_2$
2. $\text{NaCl}$
3. $\text{HCl}$
4. ${\text{CH}}_3\text{COONa}$

Q. Which one of the following can be used to check the pH of a salt solution?

1. Filter paper
2. Litmus paper
3. Turmeric paper
4. Butter paper