You are given two test tubes A and B, containing two different solution,one of them is an acidic solution and the other one is a basic solution. The solution in test tube B tastes sour while that in taste tube A is bitter in taste. You are asked to label the test tubes as acidic and basic. [2 MARKS]

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1. Test tube A contains the basic solution as the solution in it is bitter in taste, which is a property of bases.
2. Solution B contains the acidic solution as the solution in it has a sour taste, which is a property of acids.

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Each point: 1 Mark 1. Test tube A contains the basic solution as the solution in it is bitter in taste, which is a property of bases. 2. Solution B contains the acidic solution as the solution in it has a sour taste, which is a property of acids.

Each point: 1 Mark

1. Test tube A contains the basic solution as the solution in it is bitter in taste, which is a property of bases.
2. Solution B contains the acidic solution as the solution in it has a sour taste, which is a property of acids.