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State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement. All substances are either acidic or basic.

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Question

State whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

All substances are either acidic or basic.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Substances can be acidic, basic or neutral

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Chapter 5: Acids, Bases and Salts - VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [Page 29]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 7
Chapter 5 Acids, Bases and Salts
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS | Q 13. (a) | Page 29

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