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UDAAN 2025 DHA 04

CHEMISTRY
Acids, Bases and Salts

Q1 To protect tooth decay we are advised to brush (A) less than 7 (B) more than 7
our teeth regularly. The nature of the tooth paste (C) equal to 7 (D) equal to 0
commonly used is:
Q4 A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed
(A) acidic (B) neutral
to settle. The clear supernatant solution turns the
(C) basic (D) corrosive
pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the
Q2 Which of the following statements is correct following would change the colour of this pH
about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a paper to greenish-blue?
base? (A) Lemon juice (B) Vinegar
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid (C) Common salt (D) An antacid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
Q5 Identify the substance from which our tooth
(iii) Lower the pH, stronger the base
enamel is made up of and the pH below which it
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
gets corroded.
(A) (i) and (iii) (B) (ii) and (iii)
(A) Calcium phosphate, 7.4
(C) (i) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iv)
(B) Calcium carbonate, 5.5
Q3 The pH of the gastric juices released during (C) Calcium phosphate, 5.5
digestion is: (D) Calcium carbonate, 7.4

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Answer Key
Q1 (C) Q4 (D)

Q2 (D) Q5 (C)

Q3 (A)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: Video Solution:

Try to think about the nature of tooth enamel
and saliva.

Video Solution:

Q4 Text Solution:
Try to find a basic substance out of the
mentioned substances.

Q2 Text Solution: Video Solution:

Strong acids show red colour on the pH scale
which are on the extreme left side of the scale.

Video Solution:

Q5 Text Solution:
Try to think about the nature of tooth enamel
and saliva.

Q3 Text Solution: Video Solution:

Gastric juice is acidic, hence its pH will be less
than 7.

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