MCQ
Which of the following statements are correct?
  • A
    Acid turns blue litmus red.
  • B
    Base turns red litmus blue.
  • Both $A$ and $B$ correct
  • D
    Water changes the colour of red litmus.

Answer

Correct option: C.
Both $A$ and $B$ correct

An acidic solution turns blue litmus red. On the $pH$ scale, acids have values less than $7.$
A basic solution turns red litmus blue. On the $pH$ scale, bases have values more than $7.$
Water is neither acidic nor basic, which means it is neutral. So, it can not change the color of litmus paper. The $pH$ value for water is equal to $7.$

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