Question

What do you observe when you add a few drops of acetic acid to a test tube containing phenolphthalein distilled water universal indicator sodium metal?

Answer 1

NO change occur in test tubes containing phenolphthalein.....the universal indicator will show yellow colour...... And when reacted with sodium it will form sodium ethanoate, water and carbon dioxide

Answer 2

Answer:

When we add few drops of acetic acid to a test tube containing are as :

a ) . Phenolphthalein : Acetic acid will remain colourless in phenolphthalein

b ) . Distilled water : Acetic acid will dissolve in distilled water forming a clear solution

c ) . Universal indicator : It will give orange colour with acetic acid.

d ) . Sodium hydrogen carbonate : It will give brisk effervescence due to the

formation of CO₂ gas.