Question

The label on the bottle of chemical is spoiled. How will you find whether the chemical is acidic or not? 

Answer 1

The chemical is acidic or not checked in two ways:

1. By use of litmus paper:
   1. If the given solution is acidic, it turns blue litmus to red litmus.
   2. If the given solution is basic, it turns red litmus to blue litmus.
   3. If the given solution is neutral, there is no effect on litmus paper.
2. By use of indicators:
   1. If the given solution is acidic, it turns methyl orange to red.
   2. If the given solution is basic, it turns methyl orange to yellow.
   3. If the given solution is neutral, there is no effect on methyl orange indicator.