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Question
- Name the experiment illustrated below.
- State the colour of the water that has entered the round-bottomed flask.

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Solution
1. The experiment is the fountain experiment and is used to demonstrate solubility.
2. The colour of the water that has entered the round-bottomed flask is red.
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