NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Litmus paper is an indicator of acids and bases, it turns red for bases.
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True
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Acids turn blue litmus paper red and bases turn red litmus paper blue. Nitric acid turns blue litmus red since it is an acid. So, the given statement is false.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: If the solution is acidic, the blue litmus paper is turned to red color. If the solution is basic, the red litmus paper is turned to blue color.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Acid-base indicators are special substances that are used to detect the acidity or basicity of other substances. The change in colour of the indicators helps us in understanding which substance is acidic and which one is basic. Example: Litmus paper is a natural acid-base indicator.
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