In order to determine acidic, basic or neutral character of solutions, a student tabulated the following results after experimentation. Which of the following observations has been tabulated correctly? Case Test Solution Colour change on red litmus paper Colour change on blue litmus paper Acidic/Basic/Neutral A NaCl No change Red Acidic B Lime water Blue No change Neutral C Vinegar No change No change Neutral D Washing soda Blue No change Basic
In order to determine acidic, basic or neutral character of solutions, a student tabulated the following results after experimentation. Which of the following observations has been tabulated correctly? Case Test Solution Colour change on red litmus paper Colour change on blue litmus paper Acidic/Basic/Neutral A NaCl No change Red Acidic B Lime water Blue No change Neutral C Vinegar No change No change Neutral D Washing soda Blue No change Basic Correct Answer D
Key Points
- Litmus paper is an acid/base indicator that changes colour and is used to distinguish between bases and acids.
- These are used extensively to verify a substance's acidity or alkalinity in laboratories and educational institutions.
- Litmus is a pigment produced from naturally occurring compounds, like lichens (fungi), of which Roccella tinctoria is the most widely used species.
- Under acidic conditions, blue litmus paper turns red and stays the same in basic conditions.
- An acid is material in an aqueous solution that releases hydrogen ions.
- Blue litmus paper is prepared by treating plain paper with lichen-blue litmus.
- Acids such as sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, ethanoic acid, citric acid, vinegar, etc. are usually tested with blue litmus paper.
Explanation:
|
Case |
Test Solution |
Colour change on red litmus paper |
Colour change on blue litmus paper |
Acidic/Basic/Neutral |
|
|
A |
NaCl |
No change |
Red |
Acidic |
Inorrect |
|
B |
Lime water |
Blue |
No change |
Neutral |
Inorrect |
|
C |
Vinegar |
No change |
No change |
Neutral |
Inorrect |
|
D |
Washing soda |
Blue |
No change |
Basic |
Correct |
- Nacl - Neutral
- Lime water Ca (OH)2 - Basic
- Vinegar CH3COOH - Acidic
- Washing Soda (Na2Co3) - Basic
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