The change in the blue litmus solution to red indicates that the substance introduced into the water is acidic in nature.
Explanation (additional Info):
- The knife was used to cut a fruit, and some of the fruit’s juice likely remained on the knife’s surface.
- When the knife was dipped into the blue litmus solution, it changed from blue to red, which confirms the presence of an acidic substance.
- Acids turn blue litmus red, meaning the fruit must have been acidic in nature.
- Fruits like lemon, orange, mango, apple, and other citrus fruits contain acids like citric acid, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), or malic acid.