Q13Multiple choice
State whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
- (a)All substances are either acidic or basic.
- (b)A compound if acidic will turn all indicators red.
- (c)Lime water turns red litmus blue.
- (d)Common salt dissolved in water turns blue litmus red. (e) Phenolphthalein is a natural indicator. (f) Calamine can be used to treat ant’s sting. (g) Lemon water is basic in nature.
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(a) All substances are either acidic or basic.
(b) A compound if acidic will turn all indicators red.
(c) Lime water turns red litmus blue.
(d) Common salt dissolved in water turns blue litmus red. (e) Phenolphthalein is a natural indicator. (f) Calamine can be used to treat ant’s sting. (g) Lemon water is basic in nature.