Question

gram quick lime dissolves in 10 ml of water and produces a colourless solution then i) what happens to litmus paper when dipped in this solution ? ii) what is the nature of this solution ? (​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Methyl orange: Methyl orange changes its colour to yellow when added to a base or an alkali.

(b) Litmus paper: Red litmus paper turns blue, whereas blue litmus paper remains blue in a base or an alkali.

(c) Red cabbage extract: Red cabbage extract turns greenish-yellow in basic solutions.