Science, Tech, Math › Science Strong and Weak Acids and Bases Quiz Practice Identifying the Strong and Weak Acids and Bases Take this chemistry quiz to see if you know the strong and weak acids and bases. Jutta Klee / Getty Images Science Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 08, 2017 1. Sodium hydroxide, NaOH, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 2. Acetone, C₃H₆O, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 3. Sulfuric acid, H₂SO₄ is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 4. Acetic acid, HC₂H₃O₂, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 5. Ammonia, NH₃, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 6. Perchloric acid, HClO₄, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 7. Hydrofluoric acid, HF, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 8. Potassium hydroxide, KOH, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 9. Pyridine, C₅H₅N, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base 10. Hypochlorous acid, HOCl, is an example of a: strong acid strong base weak acid weak base Strong and Weak Acids and Bases Quiz You got: % Correct. Average With Acids and Bases Maartje van Caspel / Getty Images You missed some questions, but you can learn to identify the strong and weak acids and bases. The key is to learn the short lists of strong acids and strong bases. If you encounter a molecule that isn't a strong acid or base, all you have to do is determine whether it's an acid or a base (you already know it's weak). Acids are proton (or hydrogen) donors, while bases can accept a proton or hydrogen. Many of the weak bases contain nitrogen (N) atoms (although nitric acid does too). Are you ready to try another quiz? Here's a general test about acids and bases, or you can do something different and see whether you can separate science facts from science fiction. Share Your Results Strong and Weak Acids and Bases Quiz You got: % Correct. Awesome With Acids and Bases Maartje van Caspel / Getty Images Good job! You know how to identify acids and bases and tell whether they are strong or weak. If you're unsure of yourself, you may wish to review how acid and base strength works. You can also test yourself to see how well you know the formulas and names of common acids. Ready for another chemistry quiz? See whether you can identify common types of lab glassware. Share Your Results