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State what does pH of a solution signify. Three solutions A, B and C have pH values of 6, 2 and 10 respectively. Which of these solutions is highly acidic ? Which solution will turn red litmus blue ?

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pH of a solution predicts the nature of a solution whether neutral, acidic or alkaline. For details, consult section 2.6.
Solution with pH value of 2 is highly acidic in nature.
Solution with pH value of 10 is alkaline or basic in nature. It will turn red litmus to blue.
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