Acids, Bases and Salts - Real World Applications

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The Acids, Bases and Salts – Real World Applications section highlights how the principles of acid-base chemistry and salts are applied in everyday life, industry, environment, medicine, and research laboratories. This module is designed for Class 11–12 students, undergraduate learners, and competitive exam aspirants, helping them connect theory with practical, real-world scenarios.

In this section, you will explore:

  • Industrial applications – manufacture of fertilizers, chemicals, soaps, detergents, and cleaning agents

  • Laboratory applications – standardization of solutions, titrations, buffer preparation, and pH monitoring

  • Pharmaceutical relevance – buffer solutions in medicines, antacids, and pH adjustment in drug formulations

  • Environmental applications – monitoring and neutralization of acid rain, soil pH adjustment, and water treatment

  • Food and agriculture – pH regulation, use of salts as preservatives, and soil fertility improvement

  • Everyday life examples – baking soda in cooking, citric acid in beverages, and household cleaning agents

  • Safety and chemical handling – neutralization of spills, handling strong acids/bases, and industrial safety measures

  • NCERT- and UG-aligned explanations, supported by reaction diagrams, real-life case studies, MCQs, and application-based questions

The content is structured to enhance practical relevance, analytical thinking, and scientific awareness, preparing students for application-based questions in exams, practicals, and competitive assessments.

Develop a real-world perspective of Acids, Bases and Salts to understand how chemistry directly impacts industry, health, environment, and daily life.

Q. What is the main component of vinegar that gives it its acidic properties?
  • A. Citric acid
  • B. Acetic acid
  • C. Lactic acid
  • D. Formic acid
Q. What is the pH range of a neutral solution at 25°C?
  • A. 0-7
  • B. 7-14
  • C. 7
  • D. 14
Q. What is the primary function of baking soda in baking?
  • A. Leavening agent
  • B. Flavor enhancer
  • C. Preservative
  • D. Coloring agent
Q. What is the primary use of hydrochloric acid in the food industry?
  • A. Flavoring agent
  • B. Preservative
  • C. pH control
  • D. Coloring agent
Q. What is the primary use of phosphoric acid in the beverage industry?
  • A. Sweetener
  • B. Preservative
  • C. Flavoring agent
  • D. Acidulant
Q. Which acid is commonly used in the production of fertilizers?
  • A. Phosphoric acid
  • B. Sulfuric acid
  • C. Nitric acid
  • D. Acetic acid
Q. Which of the following acids is commonly used in car batteries?
  • A. Sulfuric acid
  • B. Hydrochloric acid
  • C. Nitric acid
  • D. Acetic acid
Q. Which of the following acids is used in the production of fertilizers?
  • A. Phosphoric acid
  • B. Sulfuric acid
  • C. Nitric acid
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which of the following is a common application of sodium bicarbonate in medicine?
  • A. Antacid
  • B. Antibiotic
  • C. Analgesic
  • D. Antihistamine
Q. Which of the following is a common application of sodium bicarbonate?
  • A. Baking
  • B. Cleaning
  • C. Fire extinguishing
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which of the following is a strong base commonly used in household cleaning products?
  • A. Sodium bicarbonate
  • B. Ammonium hydroxide
  • C. Sodium hydroxide
  • D. Calcium carbonate
Q. Which of the following salts is commonly used as a food preservative?
  • A. Sodium chloride
  • B. Potassium nitrate
  • C. Calcium sulfate
  • D. Magnesium sulfate
Q. Which salt is commonly used as a de-icing agent on roads?
  • A. Sodium chloride
  • B. Potassium nitrate
  • C. Calcium sulfate
  • D. Magnesium sulfate
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