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Diploma in Applied Science

(Nutrition and Food Science)
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Module: A3049C Introduction to Food Additives
Lesson 10: Buffer Systems and Salts (Practical/HBL)

Quiz [Total: 10 marks]

Please circle one correct answer for Questions 1 to 10.

1. The pH value of an acid depends on the concentration of ________________. (1 mark)

a) H2O molecules
b) OH- ions
c) H3O+ ions
d) H3O+ ions, OH- ions and H2O molecules

2. Based on the Ka values provided, which of the following food acids is the strongest
acid? (1 mark)
a) Citric acid (Ka = 7.4 × 10−4)
b) Lactic acid (Ka = 1.4 × 10−4)
c) Malic acid (Ka = 4.0 × 10−4)
d) Tartaric acid (Ka = 1.0 × 10−3)

3. Which of the following is an example of an acidic buffer? (1 mark)

a) Ammonia solution and ammonium chloride
b) Citric acid and calcium citrate
c) Hydrochloric acid and potassium chloride
d) Tartaric acid and phosphoric acid

4. Which of the following is NOT the role of buffers in food? (1 mark)

a) Increase the intake of electrolytes in the body
b) Help in preservation of foods by maintaining the colour and flavour
c) Used as reaction media in the production of food ingredients and additives
d) Maintain pH values for optimum activity of enzymes, protein solubility and
functionality

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5. Which of the following electrolytes is found in table salt? (1 mark)

a) Sodium
b) Potassium
c) Magnesium
d) Calcium

6. Which of the following foods contains the highest amount of calcium? (1 mark)
a) Chicken and pork
b) Beef and mutton
c) Banana and tomato
d) Milk and egg

7. Which of the following food acids is an inorganic acid? (1 mark)

a) Citric acid
b) Tartaric acid
c) Phosphoric acid
d) Acetic acid

8. Which of the following foods contains phosphoric acid? (1 mark)

a) Coca-cola
b) Milk
c) Grape
d) Wine

9. During dilution of an acid, the pH value ______________. (1 mark)

a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains unchanged
d) increases then decreases

10. The pH meter is used to measure ______________ directly. (1 mark)

a) H+ concentration
b) OH- concentration
c) Ka value
d) pH value

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