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

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

A few drops of thymolphthalein and methyl orange are each added separately to two test-tubes that contain solution X. Next, solution Y is added to both test-tubes until it is in excess. The indicator colours before and after the addition of solution Y are shown. What is solution Y?

  • A$\mathrm{HCl(aq)}$
  • B$\mathrm{NaOH(aq)}$
  • C$\mathrm{H_2O(l)}$
  • D$\mathrm{NaCl(aq)}$

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