NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 10 - Science - CHAPTER 2: Acids, Bases and Salts - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 16

Question.  16

Which of the following phenomena occur, when a small amount of acid is added to water?

(i) Ionisation

(ii) Neutralisation

(iii) Dilution

(iv) Salt formation

(a)

(i) and (ii)

(b)

(i) and (iii)

(c)

(ii) and (iii)

(d)

(ii) and (iv)

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Steps: Adding acid to water causes ionisation (HCl → H⁺ + Cl⁻) and dilution (the acid concentration decreases). Neutralisation and salt formation require a base present.

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 10 – Science – CHAPTER 2: Acids, Bases and Salts – Multiple Choice Questions | Detailed Answers