Question 6 (i)
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:

(i) Nitric acid turn red litmus blue.

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Solution

Acids turn blue litmus paper red and bases turn red litmus paper blue. Nitric acid turns blue litmus red since it is an acid. So, the given statement is false.

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Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:

(i) Nitric acid turns red litmus blue. (T/F)

(ii) Sodium hydroxide turns blue litmus red. (T/F)

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(iv) Indicator is a substance which shows different colours in acidic and basic solutions. (T/F)

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Question 6 (ii)
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:

(ii) Sodium hydroxide turns blue litmus red.

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false

(i) Nitric acid turn red litmus blue. (T/F)

(ii) Sodium hydroxide turns blue litmus red. (T/F)

(iii) Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid neutralize each other and form salt and water. (T/F)

(iv) Indicator is a substance which shows different colours in acidic and basic solutions. (T/F)

(v) Tooth decay is caused by the presence of a base. (T/F)

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Nitric acid turns blue litmus red.

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Question 6 (i) Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false: (i) Nitric acid turn red litmus blue.

Acids turn blue litmus paper red and bases turn red litmus paper blue. Nitric acid turns blue litmus red since it is an acid. So, the given statement is false.

Question 6 (i)
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:

(i) Nitric acid turn red litmus blue.