Chemistry
State the following pertaining to the physical properties of hydrogen :
(a) Colour & odour
(b) Solubility in water
(c) Effect on moist blue litmus paper.
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(a) Colour & odour — colourless and odourless
(b) Solubility in water — Very slightly soluble in water
(c) Effect on moist blue litmus paper — neutral to litmus
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