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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Acids and Bases in Solution

Question 10 • IL-Physical Science A-CR

Yasmin is testing an unknown solution to determine whether it is an acid or a base. She dips red litmus paper in the solution. It remains red. What can she conclude about the sample?

Answer
A
It is an acid.
B
It is a base.
C
It is not an acid.
D
It is not a base.

Explanation

Red litmus paper turns blue in a base. Since it remains red, Yasmin can conclude that the sample is not a base. It could be acidic or neutral, so she cannot conclude from this test alone that it is an acid.

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