Answer: The substance is neutral
Explanation:
If you place red litmus paper into a basic substance, it turn's blue. When it comes in contact with an acidic or neutral substance, it doesn't change colour it remains red.
Blue litmus paper in acid turns red when placed in a basic or neutral solution it remains blue. From this it can be concluded that the solution is neutral.
2.2 x 10^-2
0.055 / 250 = 0.00022 - This would be 2.2 x 10^-4, but the question is asking for percent, not proportion, so multiply by 100% to get the percentage.
0.00022 * 100% = 0.022% = 2.2 * 10^-2
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