You found a sample of a solution that has a faint odor resembling vinegar (an acid). To verify that it is vinegar, you add a few drops of phenolphthalein. The sample turns pink.

From this result, can you assume this sample is indeed vinegar or contains some vinegar?

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Yasmine

9 November, 22:05

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Baron Hayden · Answer 1

We can just conclude it's an acid not vinegar or amounts of vinegar

You found a sample of a solution that has a faint odor resembling vinegar (an acid). To verify that it is vinegar, you add a few drops of phenolphthalein. The sample turns pink.From this result, can you assume this sample is indeed vinegar or contains some vinegar?