Question

take different solutions from different sources and check their action on litmus paper
1. orange
2. tomato
3. baking soda
4. mineral water
5. vinegar
6. shampoo
7. saliva
8. lemon juice
9. bathing soap
10. lime water
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Answer 1

Effects of acid and base on litmus paper;

• acidic = turns litmus paper to red.
• basic = turns litmus paper to blue.

1. orange = acidic = red

2. tomato = acidic = red

3. baking soda = basic = blue

4. mineral water = neutral = no effect

5. vinegar = acidic = red

6. shampoo = acidic = red

7. saliva = basic = blue

8. lemon juice = acidic = red

9. bathing soap = acidic = red

10. lime water = basic = blue

Answer 2

Explanation:

Effects of acid and base on litmus paper;

acidic = turns litmus paper to red.

basic = turns litmus paper to blue.

1. orange = acidic = red

2. tomato = acidic = red

3. baking soda = basic = blue

4. mineral water = neutral = no effect

5. vinegar = acidic = red

6. shampoo = acidic = red

7. saliva = basic = blue

8. lemon juice = acidic = red

9. bathing soap = acidic = red

10. lime water = basic = blue