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Which substance would you suggest as a remedy for acidity after overeating?
Which substance would you suggest as a remedy for acidity after overeating?
Which taste is associated with acids?
Which taste is associated with acids?
Which color does blue litmus paper turn when it comes in contact with an acid?
Which color does blue litmus paper turn when it comes in contact with an acid?
Which taste is associated with bases?
Which taste is associated with bases?
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Which color does red litmus paper turn when it comes in contact with a base?
Which color does red litmus paper turn when it comes in contact with a base?
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Which substance is sour in taste and changes the color of blue litmus paper to red?
Which substance is sour in taste and changes the color of blue litmus paper to red?
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Which substance is bitter in taste and changes the color of red litmus paper to blue?
Which substance is bitter in taste and changes the color of red litmus paper to blue?
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Which substance can be used to neutralize the effect of an acid?
Which substance can be used to neutralize the effect of an acid?
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Which natural indicator can be used to test for the presence of acids and bases?
Which natural indicator can be used to test for the presence of acids and bases?
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What color does a stain of curry on a white cloth turn when soap, which is basic in nature, is scrubbed on it?
What color does a stain of curry on a white cloth turn when soap, which is basic in nature, is scrubbed on it?
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Study Notes
Acidity Remedies and Tastes
- Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an effective remedy for acidity after overeating.
- Acids are generally associated with a sour taste, such as citric acid in lemons.
Litmus Tests
- Blue litmus paper turns red when it comes into contact with an acid, indicating acidity.
- Red litmus paper turns blue when it is exposed to a base, indicating alkalinity.
Taste Characteristics
- Bases are associated with a bitter taste, for example, the bitterness of baking soda.
- Substances like vinegar have a sour taste and can cause blue litmus paper to turn red.
Neutralization and Indicators
- Antacids, such as magnesium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide, can neutralize the effects of acids.
- Natural indicators, like turmeric, can be used to test the presence of acids and bases effectively.
Staining Reactions
- When soap, which is basic, is scrubbed on a stain of curry on a white cloth, it may turn reddish-brown, showing the reaction between the soap and the pigments in the curry.
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Test your knowledge on acids, bases, and salts with this quiz. Determine the best remedy for acidity and understand the properties of different substances like lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda solution.
