Topic 3: Substances And Results

Question 1

If the substance was dilute hydrochloric acid what is its effect on red litmus paper?

Answer 1

The paper would turn red.

Question 2

If the substance was dilute hydrochloric acid what is its effect on blue litmus paper?

Answer 2

The paper would turn red.

Question 3

If the effect of dilute hydrochloric acid on red litmus paper was red,
And the effect on blue litmus paper was also red,
Is it Acid, Alkaline or Neutral?

Answer 3

Acid.

Question 4

If the substance was sodium hydroxide solution what is its effect on blue litmus paper?

Answer 4

The paper would turn blue.

Question 5

If the substance was sodium hydroxide solution what is its effect on red litmus paper?

Answer 5

The paper would turn blue.

Question 6

If the effect of sodium hydroxide solution on red litmus paper was blue,
And the effect on blue litmus paper was also blue,
Is it Acid, Alkaline or Neutral?

Answer 6

Alkaline.

Question 7

If the substance was sodium chloride solution (salty water) what is its effect on red litmus paper?

Answer 7

The paper would turn red.