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Question
Someone put some universal indicator paper into vinegar. The pH is 3. What does this tell you about the vinegar?
Solution
Universal indicator paper dipped into vinegar shows pH 3, indicating that vinegar is an acid. Acids show a value below 7 on the pH scale.
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