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You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution, respectively. If you are given only red litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube?

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To identify the contents of each test tube using only red litmus paper, follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Label the Test Tubes**: Let's label the test tubes as A, B, and C for clarity. We know that one contains distilled water, one contains an acidic solution, and one contains a basic solution. 2. **Dip Red Litmus Paper in Test Tube A**: Start by dipping the red litmus paper into test tube A. Observe any color change. - **Expected Result**: If there is no color change, it means test tube A contains distilled water (a neutral solution). ...
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