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A solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water will turn blue litmus paper red. A solution of the base sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water will turn red litmus paper blue. If the acid and base solutions are mixed in the right proportion, the resulting solution will cause neither red nor blue litmus paper to change color. Explain why the litmus paper does not change color in the mixed solution.
Why litmus paper doesn't change color in mixed solution · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 1,505 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Complete | Partial | Unsatisfactory/incorrect | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 45% | 30% | 25% | 1505 | ±3 | |
| Men | 48% | 31% | 20% | 714 | ±4 | |
| Women | 42% | 27% | 31% | 791 | ±4 |
General Social Survey 2008 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 1,505 |