Question

Which is a characteristic of an aqueous solution of HNO3?

A.
It conducts electricity.
B.
It forms OH-ions.
C.
It turns litmus blue.
D.
It turns phenolphthalein pink.

Answer 1

A. it conducts electricity

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Since Nitric Acid is a strong acid, which means it is a strong oxidizing agent, this makes Nitric Acid a good conductor of electricity.

B. Basic solutions are only going to form OH⁻ ions. A Nitric Acid solution will form H⁺ ions.

C. Alkaline substances (pH greater than 7) are more likely to turn blue, so HNO₃ would turn that blue into a red color.

D. I don't know much about phenolphthalein , all I know is that is is pink in Alkaline solutions (basic) and colorless in acidic solutions.

I hope this helps, good luck!