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According to the data what kind of substance is gastric juice?

A.
it is a weak acid since the blue litmus paper turns red and the pH is 1.7

B.
it is a strong base since the blue litmus paper turns red and the pH is 1.7

C.
it is a strong acid since the blue litmus paper turns red and the pH is 1.7

D.
it is a weak base since the blue litmus paper turns red and the pH is 1.7

Help please According to the data what kind of substance is gastric juice? A. it is-example-1
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Answer:

  • C. it is a strong acid since the blue litmus paper turns red and the pH is 1.7

Step-by-step explanation:

As per table gastric juice has pH of 1.7 which is the strong acid. If you remember, 0-7 range determines acids and litmus paper confirms that by turning red.

So correct choice is C.

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