If of is mixed with of of the same concentration, the resultant solution will give the following colour with universal indicator:
If of is mixed with of of the same concentration, the resultant solution will give the following colour with universal indicator:
Options
The correct option is C.
Marking Scheme
- 1Identifying that equal volumes and concentrations of and result in complete neutralisation: 0.5 marks
- 2Stating that the neutral solution has a of which turns universal indicator green: 0.5 marks
Hint
Determine the stoichiometry of the reaction. Since provides two ions and provides two ions, equal volumes of equal concentrations will completely neutralize each other to form a neutral solution ().
Quick Oral Answer
The resulting solution is neutral because the ions from the acid and ions from the base neutralize each other completely. A neutral solution has a of , which gives a green colour with universal indicator.
Analysis & Explanation
When of sulfuric acid () is mixed with of magnesium hydroxide () of the same concentration, they undergo a complete neutralisation reaction.
is a diprotic acid that releases two moles of ions per mole of acid, and is a dibasic base that releases two moles of ions per mole of base. Since both the volume () and the molar concentration are identical, the moles of ions produced by the acid exactly equal the moles of ions produced by the base:
This results in a completely neutral solution with a of . According to the pH scale and universal indicator color chart, a neutral solution () turns green.
- Why other options are incorrect:
- A (Red): Red indicates a highly acidic solution ( around to ).
- B (Yellow): Yellow indicates a weakly acidic solution ( around to ).
- D (Blue): Blue indicates an alkaline solution ( around to ).
Common Mistakes
- 1Assuming that because is a strong acid and is a relatively weak base, the solution will remain acidic (red/yellow). In stoichiometric calculations, they neutralize completely.
- 2Confusing the purple color of natural litmus solution at neutral pH with the green color of the universal indicator at .
Interesting Facts
Universal indicator is a mixture of several organic indicators (like phenolphthalein, methyl red, and bromothymol blue) designed to reflect a continuous spectrum of colors across the entire pH range from 1 to 14.
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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 "pH of Solutions and Neutralisation" 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.