You are in a laboratory conducting a pH test on various liquids, including lemon juice, baking soda solution, and soda. After testing, you observe that lemon juice turns the universal indicator paper red, the baking soda solution turns it blue, and soda shows a yellowish color. Based on this information, which statement accurately describes the pH levels of these liquids?

The red color on the indicator paper shows that lemon juice is acidic, giving it a pH below 7. The blue color means the baking soda solution is basic, so its pH is above 7. The yellow‑ish hue of soda indicates it is only slightly acidic or close to neutral, with a pH just under or near 7. Thus, lemon juice is acidic, the baking soda solution is basic, and soda is only mildly acidic or nearly neutral. This matches the colors we saw on the universal indicator paper.