There are 6 bottles of water. Salt is added to the first one, a strong acid namely HCl to the 2nd one, a strong base namely calcium hydroxide to the 3rd one, a weak acid namely vinegar to the 4th one, a weak base namely baking soda to the 5th one and the 6th bottle of water is left in the same way.
What will happen to each bottle, what will each bottle look like and how will each bottle smell if the experiment is left to stand for one day?
The first bottle with salt added will still look like water, but it may taste slightly salty and have a slight odor. The second bottle with HCl added will likely have a strong acidic smell and may appear cloudy or discolored. The third bottle with calcium hydroxide added may become cloudy and have a slightly soapy or alkaline odor. The fourth bottle with vinegar added may also appear cloudy and have a sour, vinegar-like smell. The fifth bottle with baking soda added may appear cloudy and have a slightly alkaline smell. The sixth bottle of water that was left alone should still look and smell like plain water. Please note that these observations are based on assumptions and the actual results may vary depending on the concentration and amount of each substance added to the bottles.
If the experiment is left to stand for one day, here's what will happen to each bottle:
1st bottle (salt): Adding salt to water will result in a solution that remains clear. There will be no changes in color or appearance, and the bottle will have no particular smell.
2nd bottle (HCl): Strong acids like HCl will react with water, releasing hydrogen ions (H+) and chloride ions (Cl-) into the solution. The solution will turn clear to slightly yellowish, and the bottle may release a strong, pungent smell resembling that of vinegar.
3rd bottle (calcium hydroxide): Strong bases like calcium hydroxide will undergo a reaction with water, producing hydroxide ions (OH-) and calcium ions (Ca2+). This reaction will result in a milky or cloudy solution, and the bottle may have a slightly soapy or alkaline smell.
4th bottle (vinegar): Weak acids like vinegar will remain mostly unchanged when mixed with water. The solution will retain its original color and appearance, likely transparent and clear. The bottle may have a sour or acidic odor, similar to vinegar.
5th bottle (baking soda): Weak bases like baking soda will react with water, releasing hydroxide ions (OH-) and sodium ions (Na+). The solution will become slightly cloudy or fizzy, and the bottle may have a faint alkaline smell resembling that of baking soda.
6th bottle (left untouched): This bottle, with water left unchanged, will remain transparent and clear. There will be no changes in appearance or odor.
It is important to note that the descriptions provided are general assumptions based on the known properties of the substances used. The actual outcomes may depend on various factors like concentrations, temperature, and other factors that may influence the reactions.