An aqueous solution 'A' turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an aqueous solution 'B' to 'A', the pink colour disappears. The following statement is true for solution 'A' and 'B'.
An aqueous solution 'A' turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an aqueous solution 'B' to 'A', the pink colour disappears. The following statement is true for solution 'A' and 'B'.
Options
Official answer
A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7.
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark
Analysis and explanation
The aqueous solution 'A' turns phenolphthalein solution pink, which means it is a strong base. The addition of an aqueous solution 'B' to 'A' makes the pink colour disappear, which means 'B' is an acid. Therefore, 'A' has pH greater than 7 and 'B' has pH less than 7.
Question details
Q11 of 30 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2020
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Topic
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Acids, Bases and Salts
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2020?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Acids, Bases and Salts" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Acids, Bases and Salts" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper.