Question

A solution 'X' gives orange colour when a drop of it falls on pH paper, while another solution 'Y' gives bluish colour when a drop of it falls on pH paper. What is the nature of both solutions? Determine the pH of solutions 'X' and 'Y'.

Answer 1

The solution X giving orange colour when a drop of it falls on pH paper is acidic in nature having pH value 4.
The solution Y giving bluish colour when a drop of it falls on pH paper is basic in nature having pH value 9.