Question

which of these substances is basic in nature
baking soda
curd
lemon
orange​

Answer 1

Answer:

baking soda is basic in nature

Answer 2

Out of the given substances, Baking soda is basic in nature.

Explanation:

Out of the given substances, Baking soda is basic in nature.

• Curd, lemon and orange are acidic in nature as the presence of acid are seen in these substances but not in baking soda.

• Only baking soda or NaHCO3 is basic in nature.

• The basic nature of baking soda can be proved by the blue colour of litmus paper.

• The remaining substances (Curd, lemon, and orange) doesn't give blue colour to the litmus paper but will give a red colour to litmus paper, suggesting their acidic nature.