Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

Four solutions, P, Q, R and S, are described below. Solution P reacts with ammonium chloride to produce ammonia. Solution Q reacts with sodium carbonate to produce carbon dioxide. Solution R contains a large concentration of $\text{OH}^-$ ions. Solution S turns litmus red. Which of these solutions are alkaline?

  • AP and Q
  • BP and R
  • CQ and S
  • DR and S

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