Question

Classify these substances as acidic, basic, or neutral: vinegar, baking soda, tomato juice, sugar. A) vinegar-acidic Baking soda-basic Tomato juice-acidic Sugar-neutral B) vinegar-basic Baking soda-neutral Tomato juice-basic Sugar-acidic C) vinegar-neutral Baking soda-neutral Tomato juice-neutral Sugar-basic

Answer 1

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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. The correct classification of the substances above would be:

Vinegar - acidic - it is acetic acid so it must be acidic

Baking soda - basic - it is sodium bicarbonate, a chemical with a basic (high) pH

Tomato juice - acidic - this juice contains some organic acids

Sugar - neutral - does not dissociates or contribute H+ or OH- ions to a solution

Answer 2

A) vinegar-acidic Baking soda-basic Tomato juice-acidic Sugar-neutral.

Step-by-step explanation:

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In this case, it is widely acknowledged that vinegar is a diluted and processed form of acetic acid which is of course acidic as well as tomato juice which has a pH of about 4.2. Baking soda, which is chemically known as sodium bicarbonate has a pH greater than 7, for that is reason it is basic. Finally, sugar, is known by its neutrality, for which its pH is about 7, for that reason it is neutral. In such a way, answer is A) vinegar-acidic Baking soda-basic Tomato juice-acidic Sugar-neutral.

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