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pH Testing of Common Liquids
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Which of the following liquids are likely to have a pH less than 7, indicating they are acidic? Select all that apply.

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A

Grapefruit juice

B

Coffee

C

Vinegar

D

Distilled water

E

Baking soda solution

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Answer

Acidic liquids are those that give a sour taste, turn red litmus paper blue, or dissolve metal filings. Common household liquids that are acidic include vinegar (acetic acid), lemon juice (citric acid), soda (carbonic and phosphoric acids), and coffee (caffeine and organic acids). Each of these contains enough dissolved acid to lower the pH below 7, while neutral liquids like tap water or milk stay near pH 7. For example, a drop of vinegar will turn a drop of red litmus paper blue, confirming its acidity. Thus, vinegar, lemon juice, soda, and coffee are the liquids likely to have a pH less than 7.

Detailed Explanation

The citrus fruit juice is very acidic, with a pH around 3. Other options are incorrect because Pure water has a neutral pH of 7, so it is not acidic; The sodium bicarbonate mix is alkaline, not acidic.

Key Concepts

pH scale and acidity
Universal indicator paper
Acid-base reactions
Topic

pH Testing of Common Liquids

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