A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be
1
4
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10
Bases turn red litmus blue and acids turn blue litmus red. Basic solution has a pH value more than 7. Since the solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be 10.
A milkman adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk.
(a) Why does he shift the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline?
(b) Why does this milk take a long time to set as curd?
Compounds such as alcohols and glucose also contain hydrogen but are not categorized as acids. Describe an Activity to prove it.
Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda.
What is a neutralization reaction? Give two examples.
Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture-proof container. Explain why?