Question

Give example of each of acidic, basic and neutral solution. what colour is expected when red and blue litmus paper is/are used to test? *​

Answer 1

acidic - lemon

basic - soap

Answer 2

Example of acidic, basic and neutral solution

Explanation:

• To detect acidic, basic and neutral nature of solutions litmus paper is used. To check acidic nature, blue litmus paper is used. Blue litmus turns red for acidic solution.
• For, basic solution red litmus paper is used. Red litmus turns blue for basic solution.
• For neutral solutions, no change is observed for both blue and red litmus paper.
• Example of acidic solution is lemon, hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid and nitric acid. Blue litmus paper is used and it turns into red colour when dipped into acidic solution.
• Example of basic solution is sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydroxide. Red litmus paper is used which turns into blue colour when dipped into basic solution.
• Example of neutral solution is water which shows no colour on litmus paper when dipped in neutral solution.