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Ammonia is found in many household products, such as window cleaners. It turns red litmus blue. What is its nature?

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To determine the nature of ammonia based on its effect on litmus paper, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Litmus Paper**: Litmus paper is a pH indicator used to test whether a substance is acidic or basic. There are two types of litmus paper: red and blue. - Red litmus paper turns blue in the presence of a base. - Blue litmus paper turns red in the presence of an acid. ...
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NCERT-ACIDS , BASES AND SALTS-EXERCISE
  1. State the differences between acids and bases.

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  2. Ammonia is found in many household products, such as window cleaners. ...

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  3. Name the source from which litmus solution is obtained. What is the us...

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  4. Is the distilled water acidic/basic/neutral? How would you verify it?

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  5. Describe the process of neutralization with the help of an example.

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  6. Mark 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if it is false: Nitric aci...

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  7. Mark 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if it is false: Sodium hyd...

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  8. Mark 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if it is false: Sodium hyd...

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  9. Mark 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if it is false: Indicator ...

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  10. Mark 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if it is false: Tooth deca...

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  11. Dorji has a few bottles of soft drink in his restaurant. But, unfortun...

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  12. Explain why: An antacid tablet is taken when you suffer from acidit...

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  13. Explain why: Calamine solution is applied on the skin when an ant bi...

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  14. Explain why: Factory waste is neutralised before disposing it into t...

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  15. Three liquids are given to you. One is hydrochloric acid, another is s...

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  16. Blue litmus paper is dipped in a solution. It remains blue. What is th...

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  17. Consider the following statements: (a) Both acids and bases change c...

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