Which of the following can change the colour of red litmus to blue?
Sodium hydroxide
Sulphuric acid
Vinegar
Lemon juice
Sodium hydroxide (Base) can change the colour of red litmus to blue.
What happens when?
a) A solution of calcium hydroxide is added to red litmus paper
b) A solution of sodium chloride is added to red litmus paper
c) A solution of lemon juice is added to blue litmus paper
d) A solution of distilled water is added to red litmus paper
e) A solution of sodium hydroxide is added to turmeric [5 MARKS]
If a drop of lime juice is put on red litmus paper, the colour of litmus paper will change to:
Bee stings can be treated with____________
A) vinegar b) sodium hydrogen carbonate c) potassium hydroxide d) lemon juice
Question 19
Fill the blanks in the following sentences (a) Lemon juice and vinegar taste ___ because they contain ___ (b) Turmeric and litmus are ___acid-base indicators. (c) Phenolphthalein gives___colour with lime water (d) When an acidic solution is mixed with a basic solution, they___ each other forming a and water.