Fill in the blanks in the following sentences (a) Lemon juice and vinegar taste ___________ because they contain ___________. (b) Turmeric and litmus are _________ acid-base indicators. (c) Phenolphthalein gives _________ colour with lime water. (d) When an acidic solution is mixed with a basic solution, they _________ each other forming _________ and water.
ScienceClass 7CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Soln:
(a) Lemon juice and vinegar taste sour because they contain acids.
(b) Turmeric and litmus are natural acid-base indicators.
(c) Phenolphthalein gives pink colour with lime water.
(d) When an acidic solution is mixed with a basic solution, they neutralize each other forming salt
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