A beaker of concentrated hydrochloric acid has a pH of 1. What colour will full range universal indicator turn if it is added to this beaker? Is it a strong or a weak acid?
ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
It imparts a red colour when treated with universal indicator. pH is 1 as the pH decreases by 7 the solution become more acid and the hydrogen ion concentration increases. Therefore it will be a strong acid.