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A sample of rainwater was collected. On adding universal indicator to it the colour changed to orange. What does it signify?

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A sample of rainwater was collected. On adding universal indicator to it the colour changed to orange. What does it signify?

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The orange colour with a universal indicator signifies that the rainwater is acidic. Its pH is likely to be around 3-4. This indicates the presence of acidic substances in the rainwater.

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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - Intext Question [Page 63]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
Intext Question | Q 12. | Page 63
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